Accountant / Bookkeeper

Accountant / Bookkeeper (Construction Draw / Compliance)

Location: Nashville, TN

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 (DOE) Bonus / Incentive Benefits

Overview

We’re representing a high-end custom home builder seeking an experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage full-cycle accounting with a construction focus. You’ll be integral in draw management, job costing, compliance, and financial reporting — ensuring transparency and integrity in project finances.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable (vendor invoices) and accounts receivable (client invoices, draw requests), coding to projects & cost codes.
• Prepare draw request packages and coordinate with lenders, clients, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate job cost accounting: daily transaction logs, allocations, variance analysis & reconciliations.
• Produce monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), plus project-specific reports.
• Reconcile vendor accounts, retainage, loan accounts, and intercompany entries.
• Conduct post-project financial reviews to capture lessons and update cost assumptions.
• Ensure strict internal controls, document retention, and compliance with financial and lending standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting / bookkeeping experience, ideally in construction or project-based businesses.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, BuilderTrend or similar PM/accounting platforms.
• Solid understanding of job cost accounting, draw cycles, and project-based finance.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills for liaising with PMs, vendors, clients, and auditors.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary competitive based on experience.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus (e.g. on accuracy, cost savings, timely draw approvals).
• Benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement/401k).
• Paid time off, holidays, flexible work environment (with required in-office schedule).
• Career growth potential (opportunity to advance into a Controller role)
• Positive, team-centered culture and participation in company-wide events or perks.
  
  

Ready to Apply?

Send your resume to mfuller@talentsphere.ca for confidential consideration. Take the next step in your career with a company that values expertise, leadership, and long-term growth.

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