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, escalate 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 experienceDeep knowledge of job costing, retaining, subcontractor billing, and construction-specific accounting practicesStrong AP / AR, payroll preparation, and month-end close experienceHigh level of organization and attention to detail, and ability to keep multiple deadlines and workflows movingExcellent communication and conflict-resolution skillsAbility to identify red flags in invoices, cost data, or job numbers and address them quicklyProficiency with accounting software, Excel, and modified PEO systemsAbility to read and interpret contracts; negotiation skills are a major plusBilingual Spanish a plusExperience valued over degreeBenefits :
Salary review after 6 monthsGenerous PTO + 6 paid federal holidays + 10-12 days paid off during Christmas closureFlexible case-by-case personal scheduling when neededMedical stipendFamily-owned, easygoing culture with zero corporate red tapeTeam-oriented environment where people genuinely like and support each otherSignificant long-term growth opportunity as the accounting department expandsIf 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! #LI-MB1