Construction Accountant

Are you an accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing clarity and structure to complex projects? Birchwood Construction is seeking a Construction Accountant who wants to deepen their expertise while playing a hands-on role in high-end residential construction.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Director of Finance, Project Managers, and the accounting team to support the financial success of our projects from start to finish. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and excited to grow with a company that values both culture and performance, we'd love to hear from you.

At Birchwood Construction, we're not just building homes—we're crafting legacies. We specialize in high-end, custom homes where precision, quality, and accountability matter.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Billing

• Set up and maintain project estimates and contracts.
• Review material and labor reports; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Process change orders in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Prepare and submit monthly owner billing statements.

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Review, approve, and process invoices, expense reports, and payments.
• Monitor vendor discounts, tax compliance, and payment schedules (checks, ACH).
• Reconcile vendor accounts, bank statements, and general ledger accounts.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Record and apply incoming payments to customer accounts.
• Process remote check deposits.

General Accounting

• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, policies, and procedures.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Construction accounting and job costing experience preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe great people deserve great rewards. Birchwood Construction offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
• Profit sharing and performance-based bonuses
• Paid time off
• Paid clothing program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60, $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Harbor Springs, MI Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000