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Construction Accountant
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Boutique Recruiting .
Base pay range $90,000.00/yr – $100,000.00/yr
A seasoned leader in South Florida’s construction and restoration space is hiring a Construction Accountant who will own the financial backbone of a fast‑growing, high‑volume restoration and high‑rise construction operation. This role is the engine of accuracy, cash flow, and operational clarity. You’ll handle AP, AR, payroll preparation for 150+ employees, monthly reporting, and the day‑to‑day financial decisions that keep a $20M operation running clean. They’re looking for a sharp, organized, construction‑savvy accountant who can see discrepancies before they become problems, communicate confidently with subcontractors, and think critically about the story the numbers are telling.
Construction Accountant Responsibilities
Process all AP and subcontractor/vendor payments with proper documentation and approvals
Manage AR, customer invoicing, and record payments for 35+ active projects
Prepare monthly billing cycles and reconcile all project revenue
Collect, review, and prepare payroll hours for 150+ employees before submission to PEO
Maintain the general ledger, handle month‑end reconciliations, and prepare financial statements
Deliver monthly job cost reports, analyze profitability, and flag cost overruns
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and tax‑related compliance
Monitor contract terms, retainage, waivers, and subcontractor payment requirements
Identify financial discrepancies, elevate issues appropriately, and resolve conflicts with professionalism
Input workers’ comp payroll data and handle monthly reporting through modified PEO systems
Support project managers with cost tracking, variance analysis, and financial clarity
Construction Accountant Requirements
Minimum 5 years of construction accounting experience
Deep knowledge of job costing, retaining, subcontractor billing, and construction‑specific accounting practices
Strong AP/AR, payroll preparation, and month‑end close experience
High level of organization and attention to detail, and ability to keep multiple deadlines and workflows moving
Excellent communication and conflict‑resolution skills
Ability to identify red flags in invoices, cost data, or job numbers and address them quickly
Proficiency with accounting software, Excel, and modified PEO systems
Ability to read and interpret contracts; negotiation skills are a major plus
Bilingual Spanish a plus
Experience valued over degree
Benefits
Salary review after 6 months
Generous PTO + 6 paid federal holidays + 10–12 days paid off during Christmas closure
Flexible case‑by‑case personal scheduling when needed
Medical stipend
Family‑owned, easygoing culture with zero corporate red tape
Team‑oriented environment where people genuinely like and support each other
Significant long‑term growth opportunity as the accounting department expands
If you are someone who can walk in, stabilize the books, tighten the process, and become a trusted financial partner to leadership, this is your role! Apply now!
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Construction
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Construction Accountant
role at
Boutique Recruiting .
Base pay range $90,000.00/yr – $100,000.00/yr
A seasoned leader in South Florida’s construction and restoration space is hiring a Construction Accountant who will own the financial backbone of a fast‑growing, high‑volume restoration and high‑rise construction operation. This role is the engine of accuracy, cash flow, and operational clarity. You’ll handle AP, AR, payroll preparation for 150+ employees, monthly reporting, and the day‑to‑day financial decisions that keep a $20M operation running clean. They’re looking for a sharp, organized, construction‑savvy accountant who can see discrepancies before they become problems, communicate confidently with subcontractors, and think critically about the story the numbers are telling.
Construction Accountant Responsibilities
Process all AP and subcontractor/vendor payments with proper documentation and approvals
Manage AR, customer invoicing, and record payments for 35+ active projects
Prepare monthly billing cycles and reconcile all project revenue
Collect, review, and prepare payroll hours for 150+ employees before submission to PEO
Maintain the general ledger, handle month‑end reconciliations, and prepare financial statements
Deliver monthly job cost reports, analyze profitability, and flag cost overruns
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and tax‑related compliance
Monitor contract terms, retainage, waivers, and subcontractor payment requirements
Identify financial discrepancies, elevate issues appropriately, and resolve conflicts with professionalism
Input workers’ comp payroll data and handle monthly reporting through modified PEO systems
Support project managers with cost tracking, variance analysis, and financial clarity
Construction Accountant Requirements
Minimum 5 years of construction accounting experience
Deep knowledge of job costing, retaining, subcontractor billing, and construction‑specific accounting practices
Strong AP/AR, payroll preparation, and month‑end close experience
High level of organization and attention to detail, and ability to keep multiple deadlines and workflows moving
Excellent communication and conflict‑resolution skills
Ability to identify red flags in invoices, cost data, or job numbers and address them quickly
Proficiency with accounting software, Excel, and modified PEO systems
Ability to read and interpret contracts; negotiation skills are a major plus
Bilingual Spanish a plus
Experience valued over degree
Benefits
Salary review after 6 months
Generous PTO + 6 paid federal holidays + 10–12 days paid off during Christmas closure
Flexible case‑by‑case personal scheduling when needed
Medical stipend
Family‑owned, easygoing culture with zero corporate red tape
Team‑oriented environment where people genuinely like and support each other
Significant long‑term growth opportunity as the accounting department expands
If you are someone who can walk in, stabilize the books, tighten the process, and become a trusted financial partner to leadership, this is your role! Apply now!
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Construction
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