Construction Accountant
Robert Half · Franklin, Tennessee · Posted Jun 10, 2026 · $70,000 to $85,000 a year
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We are looking for an experienced Construction Accountant to join a growing commercial construction team in Franklin, Tennessee. This position blends core accounting work with day-to-day operational support, making it ideal for someone who is organized, self-directed, and comfortable handling a wide range of responsibilities. The successful candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, confidence working in Excel and accounting systems, and the ability to keep pace in a deadline-driven project environment.Responsibilities:• Record journal entries for payroll, accruals, recurring costs, and other general ledger activity to maintain accurate financial records.• Contribute to the monthly close process by completing reconciliations, reviewing account activity, and preparing necessary adjustments.• Generate customer invoices, validate schedules of values, and partner with project leaders to support timely monthly billing.• Monitor project budgets, contract values, and revenue tracking to help maintain accurate job financials.• Prepare accounts payable reporting for project managers, review corporate card activity, and ensure expenses are coded correctly.• Assist with collections efforts by following up on outstanding receivables and communicating with clients as needed.• Complete sales tax filings, support year-end 1099 processing, and reconcile insurance-related expense accounts.• Process payroll support data such as timecards, reimbursements, mileage, and per diem, and enter related payroll journal entries into Sage.• Oversee shared accounting and administrative requests, manage compliance documentation, maintain system access, and support business filings, insurance renewals, and audit preparation.