Construction Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • $75,000–$90,000 Per Year
11 days ago

Job Description

Construction Accountant
Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 DOE

Join a well-established commercial construction company helping shape the Central Valley through high-quality commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Our client is known for its commitment to excellence, collaborative culture, and long-standing reputation within the construction industry. They're looking for a Construction Accountant who enjoys partnering with operations while ensuring projects remain financially on track.

This is more than a traditional accounting role. You'll work closely with project managers and leadership to oversee project financials, monitor job costs, and provide meaningful insight that supports successful project delivery.
The Opportunity
As a Construction Accountant, you'll oversee project accounting activities while supporting financial reporting, billing, and job cost analysis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of construction accounting who enjoys working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
What You'll Do
  • Manage job costing, project budgets, and cost tracking throughout the project lifecycle
  • Prepare progress billings, retainage schedules, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
  • Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Partner with project managers to analyze project profitability and forecast costs
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements and maintain accurate project documentation
What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of construction or project accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as Sage, CMiC, Foundation, Viewpoint, or similar software
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Why This Role Stands Out
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects throughout the Central Valley
  • High-visibility role partnering directly with project managers and executive leadership
  • Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment that values innovation, accountability, and professional development

If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with project operations while making a measurable impact, this could be the right next step.

Timing is everything. Whether you're actively exploring or open to the right opportunity, we'd welcome the chance to connect. Many of our roles are not posted publicly-reach out to learn more.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationBakersfield, CA
Salary$75,000–$90,000 Per Year

Skills

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  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Commercial Constructionunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cost Forecastingunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Projectionsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Profit & Loss Analysisunmatched
  • Profit & Loss Forecastingunmatched
  • Project Evaluationunmatched
  • Project Lifecycleunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched

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