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Senior Job Cost Accountant

Jobot

San Rafael, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$120,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Budgeting, Construction, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cost Reporting, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Financial Operations, Leadership, Liens, Maintain Compliance, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Project Close-Out, Sage 300, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
San Rafael, CA
POSTED
27 days ago
HYBRID + Growing but highly stable + Great tenure & environment + Noteworthy Projects

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea Piekarski
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Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing construction firm looking to add to our team due to a promotion! We have a great company culture, tenured employees and work on recognizable projects in the Bay Area!

Why join us?
  • Stability
  • Growth
  • Collaborative Culture


Job Details

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage critical accounting and compliance functions for a growing construction firm. This role ensures timely and accurate posting of customer billings, subcontractor payments, and compliance tracking while providing key AR data and analysis to management. This individual will work closely with project managers and executive leadership to maintain financial accuracy and support project cost management.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Billings
  • Collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) bi-monthly to review accounts receivable (AR) and current billings.
  • Enter job billings into Sage after review by PMs.
  • Prepare and track residential and "Small Job" (600 Series) billings.
  • Compare billings to costs to identify and address discrepancies.
  • Review contract billing requirements to ensure adherence to deadlines.
  • Generate and distribute billing reports.

Collections
  • Maintain and update the cash receipt log daily.
  • Communicate professionally with customers regarding payment statuses.
  • Lead weekly AR meetings with executive leadership.
  • Prepare and share collection reports.

Subcontractor Invoicing and Payments
  • Route subcontractor invoices to PMs for approval.
  • Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and address inquiries.
  • Ensure timely and accurate posting of subcontractor billings.
  • Provide accounts payable (AP) with approved invoices for payment processing.

Compliance
  • Track and log preliminary notices received.
  • Oversee all compliance documentation (e.g., lien releases, certified payroll, union letters).
  • Manage Caltrans prompt pay setup and reporting.
  • Prepare monthly compliance reports, including OCIP, Skilled & Trained Workforce, and Affidavits of Compliance.

Contract and Cost Management
  • Set up jobs in Sage and import budgets from Heavy Bid.
  • Adjust cost codes, descriptions, and budget estimates as needed.
  • Facilitate data integration between Sage and Heavy Job for accurate cost tracking.
  • Import and manage equipment costs and surcharges in Sage.
  • Provide customized job cost reports to PMs.
  • Support project closeout processes in Sage.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience (minimum of 4 years in a related field).
  • Familiarity with general accounting principles is essential.
  • Experience in the construction industry is highly preferred.
  • Oversight over one other individual is preferred
  • Proficiency in Sage 300 (Timberline), HCSS, and Sage Paperless is a significant advantage.

This role is perfect for a proactive, organized individual looking to make an impact in a dynamic construction environment while ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.

About the Company

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Jobot

About Jobot

At Jobot, we are disrupting the recruiting and staffing space by:

  • Using the latest AI technology to match jobs to job seekers.

  • Having a culture built on kindness and respect.

  • Hiring experienced recruiters who believe in providing the best possible service to their clients and candidates.  

  • Leveraging Jax™, our proprietary recruiting platform, to expedite and enrich the hiring process.

Jobot is proud that our Jobot Family consists of top-performing recruiters from nearly every industry.  Experienced recruiters know their client's needs, industry nuances, and how to find a great culture addition to join their teams.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
https://jobot.com/