Construction Accounting Specialist

Construction Accounting Specialist

Are you ready to grow your accounting career in a dynamic and client-focused environment? Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Construction Accounting Specialist to join their team.

In this key role, you'll support multiple clients by maintaining accurate financial records and managing day-to-day financial transactions. Success in this position requires a solid understanding of accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong commitment to providing excellent client service.

If you're a results-driven professional with a passion for accounting and helping clients succeed, we'd love to hear from you!

Our client is a rapidly growing fractional accounting organization led by construction-industry and finance professionals with 50 years of combined experience. Their expertise spans public accounting, CFO duties, and consulting, offering clients customized financial solutions and high-level stewardship. With a strong referral-based growth model, we help business owners in the construction industry grow and optimize their financial operations, providing access to a network of additional services such as banking, bonding, CPA, and insurance. Join as they shape the future of accounting in the construction industry.

This is a full-time, hourly position based at our client's headquarters in Jacksonville. The work environment is casual, with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Medical benefits are offered.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and operational accounting for multiple clients.

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice generation, processing, and verification.

• Perform payroll reconciliations.

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Assist in period-end closing processes.

• Serve as a point of contact for routine client inquiries and provide timely, professional support.

• Support client onboarding, including initial setup, clean-up of prior records, and catch-up accounting and bookkeeping tasks.

• Identify, communicate, and proactively address potential accounting or operational issues.

What We're Looking For:

• Prior experience in accounting or bookkeeping, ideally in the construction industry, with a solid understanding of the full accounting cycle.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and meeting deadlines.

• Ability to manage multiple client accounts, track open items, and take ownership of responsibilities.

• Excellent communication skills and a client-service mindset, with the ability to gather information and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting.

• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience with construction-specific accounting software (e.g., Sage 100 Contractor, JD Edwards, Jonas; non-QuickBooks) preferred.

• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new cloud-based tools, including video conferencing, email, and spreadsheet applications.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

If you're ready to make an impact, drive growth, and help shape the future of accounting in the construction industry, we want to hear from you!