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Construction Accountant

United States, Franklin · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Construction Accountant to join a growing commercial construction team in Franklin, Tennessee. This position blends core accounting work with day-to-day operational support, making it ideal for someone who is organized, self-directed, and comfortable handling a wide range of responsibilities. The successful candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, confidence working in Excel and accounting systems, and the ability to keep pace in a deadline-driven project environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Record journal entries for payroll, accruals, recurring costs, and other general ledger activity to maintain accurate financial records
  • Contribute to the monthly close process by completing reconciliations, reviewing account activity, and preparing necessary adjustments
  • Generate customer invoices, validate schedules of values, and partner with project leaders to support timely monthly billing
  • Monitor project budgets, contract values, and revenue tracking to help maintain accurate job financials
  • Prepare accounts payable reporting for project managers, review corporate card activity, and ensure expenses are coded correctly
  • Assist with collections efforts by following up on outstanding receivables and communicating with clients as needed
  • Complete sales tax filings, support year-end 1099 processing, and reconcile insurance-related expense accounts
  • Process payroll support data such as timecards, reimbursements, mileage, and per diem, and enter related payroll journal entries into Sage
  • Oversee shared accounting and administrative requests, manage compliance documentation, maintain system access, and support business filings, insurance renewals, and audit preparation

Requirements

  • 3 to 5+ years of recent accounting experience with direct responsibility for transactional and general ledger activity
  • Practical knowledge of journal entries, debits and credits, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures
  • Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas effectively for analysis and reporting
  • Experience working in accounting software
  • familiarity with Sage Intacct or Sage 100 Contractor is preferred
  • Ability to manage competing priorities independently and deliver accurate work within deadlines
  • Willingness to support both accounting duties and administrative or operational tasks as business needs require
  • Construction accounting or project-based accounting experience is REQUIRED
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Sage Intacct or Sage 100 Contractor
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training
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