Construction Accountant

An established and growing organization is seeking a Construction Accountant to support project-based accounting, financial reporting, and job cost analysis. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional with approximately two years of experience who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable communicating with both finance and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities• Assist with job cost accounting, including tracking project expenses, budgets, and cost allocations

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly close support
• Monitor project billing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition in accordance with company policies
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding to projects and cost categories
• Support accounts payable and subcontractor payment processing, including lien waivers and compliance documentation
• Maintain organized project financial records and supporting documentation
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to provide financial updates and cost insights
• Assist with financial reporting, audit support, and special projects as needed

Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• ~2 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, project-based, or job-cost environments
• Basic understanding of job costing, WIP, and construction billing concepts
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting or construction ERP systems
• Comfortable communicator who can collaborate with both accounting and field/operations teams
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities

What This Role Offers• Opportunity to grow within a stable and expanding construction organization

• Exposure to project accounting, financial reporting, and operational partnership
• Collaborative environment with clear career progression

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

HR@vaco.com

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Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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