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Construction Accountant

Jobot
Emeryville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
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Job details:
Well known GC, Growing, Stable

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan Currier
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Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year


A bit about us:

We are a full-service general contractor committed to delivering high-quality construction projects with precision, integrity, and accountability. With a growing portfolio and a strong pipeline of upcoming work, we specialize in managing projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring each phase is executed with attention to detail and a focus on client satisfaction.

Our team brings together experienced professionals who understand the complexities of construction and the importance of collaboration. We take pride in building lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and partners by maintaining transparency, meeting deadlines, and staying on budget.

As we continue to expand, we remain focused on smart growth—investing in our people, strengthening our processes, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency across all projects. Our culture values ownership, reliability, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where both our team and our projects can thrive.


Why join us?

Opportunity to join a growing company with a strong project pipeline
Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package


Job Details

The Construction Accountant will play a key role in managing project financials, ensuring accuracy in job costing, and supporting leadership with timely reporting and analysis. This position requires hands-on experience in construction accounting practices, including Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and monitor job cost accounting for multiple active projects
Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
Apply percentage-of-completion accounting methods in accordance with industry standards
Track project budgets, costs, and profitability, identifying variances and providing insights
Manage project billing processes, including progress billing and client invoicing
Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate cost tracking and forecasting
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to project financials
Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3 years of construction accounting experience, preferably with a general contractor
Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting
Experience with construction billing processes (AIA billing experience is a plus)
Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a high-growth construction environment
Familiarity with ERP systems commonly used in construction (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Foundation)

What We Offer:

Opportunity to join a growing company with a strong project pipeline
Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you are a proactive and experienced construction accountant looking to grow with a dynamic general contractor, we encourage you to apply.

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