Construction Accountant

Pearl Talent
Summary
Join a fast-growing design-build firm as a Construction Accountant, leading all aspects of construction finance, project-based accounting, and operational billing. You will ensure the accuracy of financial records, manage billing cycles, track job costs and profitability, and support multi-state compliance. This hands-on, full-cycle role offers growth potential into a Controller position. The position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates with U.S. construction or design-build experience and significant overlap with U.S. Eastern Time hours. The company offers competitive salary, paid vacation and U.S. holidays, direct mentorship, growth opportunities, and professional development resources. Retention bonuses are also provided at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 yearsโ experience in construction accounting, bookkeeping, or finance for a U.S.-based construction or design-build firm
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel/Google Sheets
- Strong understanding of project-based accounting, AIA billing formats, job cost tracking, and profitability reporting
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- High integrity and discretion when handling financial information
- Comfortable working remotely and using cloud-based collaboration tools
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and submit monthly billing and requisition packages for construction and design projects, including AIA G702/G703 forms
- Manage project-specific cost accounting using QuickBooks and internal spreadsheets, ensuring alignment between operations and accounting records
- Coordinate with the company bookkeeper to reconcile project accounts, track profitability, and support financial reporting
- Prepare documentation for quarterly sales tax filings and support multi-state tax compliance in collaboration with the companyโs CPA
- Take ownership of or support internal bookkeeping workflows, depending on experience and capacity
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, increase accuracy, and enhance visibility for project managers and executives
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting design, architecture, or construction firms as the primary accountant or finance lead
- Familiarity with Asana or any project management tool
- Experience coordinating across multiple time zones or supporting global project teams
Benefits
- Fully remote position with competitive salary based on experience
- Paid vacation and U.S. holidays
- Direct mentorship from industry leaders
- Opportunity to grow into a Controller role as the company expands
- Professional development and ongoing training resources
- Retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months
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