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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.