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Construction Accounting Specialist
LHH Recruitment is working with a company near Chandler who is in search of an accounting specialist to join their team, full time. This role is fully onsite, Monday-Friday 7am-4pm.. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a strong construction background who is experienced in project accounting, AIA billing, treasury functions, and construction compliance.
The range of salary is between $60,000-$65,000.
Responsibilities
- Process construction-related accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Prepare, submit, and track AIA progress billings.
- Manage lien waivers, preliminary notices, and other project compliance documentation.
- Reconcile job costs and assist with project accounting activities.
- Work closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate billing, cost tracking, and project financial reporting.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and maintain accurate project records.
- Process change orders and assist with contract administration.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Support month-end close by preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting schedules.
- Assist with daily treasury activities, including monitoring cash balances and cash flow.
- Initiate and process ACH, wire, and check payments while ensuring proper approvals and documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts and investigate outstanding transactions or discrepancies.
- Support cash management activities by coordinating with internal departments and financial institutions.
- Maintain accurate records of banking transactions and assist with treasury reporting.
- Partner with the accounting team to ensure timely funding of vendor payments and project-related disbursements.
- Maintain organized financial records while ensuring compliance with company policies and construction industry regulations.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree preferred
- 3+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry.
- Hands-on experience with AIA billing is required.
- Experience processing and tracking lien waivers, preliminary notices, retainage, and other construction compliance documentation.
- Experience working within an ERP system is required (Vista, Sage, Foundation, CMiC, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
- Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing and project accounting.
- Experience supporting treasury and cash management functions is highly preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Interested? Apply now!
Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Cassandra Nienow
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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