Construction Accountant Job at CALDERON DRYWALL CONTRACTORS, INC. in Orange

Hiring Immediately

Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction
Reports To: President, Controller

Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Training & Development Opportunities

• health benefits, 401(k), etc.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Accountant to manage accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) for multiple active job sites. This role includes handling invoicing, payment processing, reconciliations, expense tracking, and cash flow management, primarily using QuickBooks.

The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and has a strong understanding of construction accounting, including budgets and payment processes. You must be able to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with team members and external partners.

Mission Statement

Manage the activities, resources, and responsibilities of AR and AP in conformance with established company policies, practices, and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Utilize QuickBooks for:

  • Creating and sending invoices

  • Applying payments

  • Performing reconciliations

• Manage all daily operations of:

  • Accounts payable (AP)

  • Accounts receivable (AR)

  • Expense reimbursements

  • Credit card transaction tracking

  • Bank reconciliations

  • Cash receipts and cash flow management

• Oversee month-end close activities for AP and AR

• Prepare weekly payment schedules and monitor cash flow requirements

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain compliance with internal controls, customer/vendor requirements, and applicable regulations

• Ensure accurate documentation for:

  • W-9s for all subcontractors

  • Certificates of insurance (GL, auto, workers’ comp)

  • Lien waivers (Conditional & Unconditional)

• Reconcile customer/vendor aging reports and coordinate audit requests

• Prepare and review:

  • Customer/vendor credit applications

  • Online payment portal access

Project & Contract Management

• Ensure all signed subcontracts include correct schedule of values

• Review general contractor contracts:

• Collaborate with project managers and operations teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting

• Continuously improve accounting procedures.

Reporting & Analysis

• Guide the review and approval of account classifications

• Prepare and/or review:

  • Balance sheets

  • Monthly financial reporting packages

• Identify missing transactions or trends in general ledger

• Maintain updated client procedure manuals and documentation

• Coordinate and manage financial project tasks and workflows

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance - Preferred

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, with a focus on construction or project-based accounting - Preferred

• Minimum 2 years of AR/AP management

• Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel- Required

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes

• Experience with job costing and construction billing practices

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Bilingual (Spanish)

• Familiarity with:

  • Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint

  • Construction billing systems and compliance processes

Preferred:

• CPA certification (a plus)

• Public accounting or construction industry experience

• Experience with accounting software

• Familiarity with large construction payment portals and vendor systems

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate across departments to resolve financial and account-related issues

• Participate in ongoing review and improvement of internal accounting policies

• Support team development and contribute to training/documentation of best practices

• Assist in mentoring junior accounting staff as needed