Staff Accountant/ AP - Construction Accounting

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Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, privately held general contractor specializing in commercial construction and luxury residential projects throughout South Florida. Our reputation has been built on delivering exceptional craftsmanship, cultivating long-term client relationships, and fostering a collaborative workplace where employees are valued and empowered to grow.

Our culture is centered around integrity, teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing a supportive environment where professionals can build rewarding, long-term careers.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary of $70,000-$80,000
• Stable, growing general contractor with a strong project pipeline
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial and luxury residential projects
• Collaborative leadership team that values employee input
• Excellent work-life balance and team-oriented culture
• Professional growth opportunities within an established organization
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Job Details

Position Overview

We're seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant / Accounts Payable Professional with construction accounting experience to join our growing finance team. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate project financials while supporting project managers, field teams, vendors, and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has experience in construction or project accounting, understands job costing, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and organization are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process
• Review and process subcontractor payment applications
• Verify invoice accuracy, coding, approvals, and compliance documentation
• Maintain vendor files, including W-9s, insurance certificates, and lien waivers
• Coordinate weekly payment processing, including checks, wires, and EFTs
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies
• Generate and analyze job cost reports for project teams
• Support project financial tracking, commitments, and cost forecasting
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Assist with month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Help improve accounting processes, reporting, and ERP utilization
• Collaborate with project managers, executives, and accounting leadership to support financial performance

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of construction accounting or project accounting experience required
• Experience with accounts payable, job costing, and project financial reporting
• Understanding of subcontractor payment applications, lien waivers, and vendor compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with construction ERP/accounting software (Sage 300 experience is a plus)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment

If you're looking to join a respected construction company where your accounting expertise will directly impact project success, we'd love to hear from you.

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