Senior Job Cost Accountant at Jobot
San Rafael, CA 94901
About the Job
HYBRID + Growing but highly stable + Great tenure & environment + Noteworthy Projects
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea Piekarski
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Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a growing construction firm looking to add to our team due to a promotion! We have a great company culture, tenured employees and work on recognizable projects in the Bay Area!
Why join us?
Job Details
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage critical accounting and compliance functions for a growing construction firm. This role ensures timely and accurate posting of customer billings, subcontractor payments, and compliance tracking while providing key AR data and analysis to management. This individual will work closely with project managers and executive leadership to maintain financial accuracy and support project cost management.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Billings
Collections
Subcontractor Invoicing and Payments
Compliance
Contract and Cost Management
Qualifications
This role is perfect for a proactive, organized individual looking to make an impact in a dynamic construction environment while ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea Piekarski
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a growing construction firm looking to add to our team due to a promotion! We have a great company culture, tenured employees and work on recognizable projects in the Bay Area!
Why join us?
- Stability
- Growth
- Collaborative Culture
Job Details
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage critical accounting and compliance functions for a growing construction firm. This role ensures timely and accurate posting of customer billings, subcontractor payments, and compliance tracking while providing key AR data and analysis to management. This individual will work closely with project managers and executive leadership to maintain financial accuracy and support project cost management.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Billings
- Collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) bi-monthly to review accounts receivable (AR) and current billings.
- Enter job billings into Sage after review by PMs.
- Prepare and track residential and "Small Job" (600 Series) billings.
- Compare billings to costs to identify and address discrepancies.
- Review contract billing requirements to ensure adherence to deadlines.
- Generate and distribute billing reports.
Collections
- Maintain and update the cash receipt log daily.
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding payment statuses.
- Lead weekly AR meetings with executive leadership.
- Prepare and share collection reports.
Subcontractor Invoicing and Payments
- Route subcontractor invoices to PMs for approval.
- Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and address inquiries.
- Ensure timely and accurate posting of subcontractor billings.
- Provide accounts payable (AP) with approved invoices for payment processing.
Compliance
- Track and log preliminary notices received.
- Oversee all compliance documentation (e.g., lien releases, certified payroll, union letters).
- Manage Caltrans prompt pay setup and reporting.
- Prepare monthly compliance reports, including OCIP, Skilled & Trained Workforce, and Affidavits of Compliance.
Contract and Cost Management
- Set up jobs in Sage and import budgets from Heavy Bid.
- Adjust cost codes, descriptions, and budget estimates as needed.
- Facilitate data integration between Sage and Heavy Job for accurate cost tracking.
- Import and manage equipment costs and surcharges in Sage.
- Provide customized job cost reports to PMs.
- Support project closeout processes in Sage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience (minimum of 4 years in a related field).
- Familiarity with general accounting principles is essential.
- Experience in the construction industry is highly preferred.
- Oversight over one other individual is preferred
- Proficiency in Sage 300 (Timberline), HCSS, and Sage Paperless is a significant advantage.
This role is perfect for a proactive, organized individual looking to make an impact in a dynamic construction environment while ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
110,000 - 120,000 /year