Construction Accountant / Bookkeeper

We are seeking an experienced Construction Accountant / Bookkeeper to join an established construction organization specializing in complex public and private projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who understands construction financial operations and enjoys working closely with project managers, field teams, and executive leadership.

This is more than a traditional bookkeeping position. You will play an important role in project billing, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and improving accounting processes.

Construction Accountant / Bookkeeper Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base salary of $75,000-$90,000, based on experience
• Opportunity to work directly with the Chief Financial Officer
• Meaningful involvement in financial operations and process improvements
• Exposure to complex public works and private construction projects
• Opportunity to support the continued implementation of Sage Intacct
• Collaborative environment with direct access to leadership
• Opportunity for professional growth and expanded accounting responsibilities

Construction Accountant / Bookkeeper Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or financial administration experience, including at least 3 years in the construction industry
• Hands-on experience with construction progress billing, schedules of values, retainage, change orders, and job costing
• Working knowledge of public works billing, certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and compliance documentation
• Experience with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, Sage Intacct, or comparable construction accounting software
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, and financial reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to interpret construction contracts and project financial information
• Experience preparing and tracking project billings, outstanding receivables, and subcontractor payments
• Ability to coordinate with project managers to resolve billing discrepancies, cost-code issues, and missing documentation
• Experience supporting payroll allocations, month-end closing, and financial reporting
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to independently manage multiple deadlines

Construction Accountant / Bookkeeper Preferred Background & Skills

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience supporting municipal, utility, wastewater, mechanical, or infrastructure construction projects
• Familiarity with Massachusetts public works requirements, contractor prequalification, and government compliance
• Experience with work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and project cost reconciliation
• Knowledge of construction bonding, insurance renewals, workers' compensation audits, and tax documentation
• Experience implementing Sage Intacct or improving construction accounting workflows
• Ability to identify financial discrepancies, strengthen internal controls, and improve accounting processes
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment with accounting, project management, and field operations teams

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you have a strong construction accounting background, understand the complexities of project billing and public works compliance, and enjoy taking ownership of your work, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to explore an opportunity where your construction accounting expertise will make a direct impact on the organization's financial operations and continued success.

JOB ID: 183467

Rogers Hornsby