Construction Accounting Specialist

Construction Accounting Specialist
Location: Houston, TX
Industry: Residential Construction
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Construction Accounting Specialist to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing residential construction company. This position will be responsible for accounts payable, purchase orders, job costing, vendor management, client billing, and construction draws.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, experience with QuickBooks and Buildertrend, and the ability to work closely with project managers and accounting leadership to ensure accurate financial records and timely processing of transactions.
Key Responsibilities

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  Process vendor and subcontractor invoices, ensuring accuracy with purchase orders, contracts, project budgets, and job-cost codes.
  
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  Prepare weekly vendor and subcontractor payment runs for management review and approval.
  
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  Maintain accurate job-cost records, purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and project transactions using QuickBooks and Buildertrend.
  
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  Issue and track purchase orders, working closely with project managers to resolve billing discrepancies and budget concerns.
  
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  Manage vendor documentation, including W-9s, certificates of insurance, and annual 1099 preparation.
  
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  Prepare client invoices, change orders, and construction draw requests while tracking accounts receivable and incoming payments.
  
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  Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and assist with month-end accounting activities.
  
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  Maintain property tax records, insurance documentation, and organized accounting files.
  
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  Support the Controller with accurate financial information, reporting schedules, and general accounting needs.
  

Qualifications

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  3+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, job costing, or construction accounting.
  
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  Custom residential construction accounting experience strongly preferred.
  
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  Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Buildertrend.
  
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  Strong understanding of accounts payable, purchase orders, job costing, construction draws, and reconciliations.
  
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  Experience working with subcontractors, vendors, and project managers.
  
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  Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
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  Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
  
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  Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
  

Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys the fast-paced nature of construction and wants to play an important role in supporting project operations. You'll work closely with accounting leadership and project managers while gaining exposure to multiple aspects of residential construction accounting.


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