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Construction Accountant

Boutique Recruiting, Florida, New York, United States

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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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