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Construction Accountant

United States, Lacey Contract work · Job Posted June 02, 2026
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Job Description

A well-established construction company in the Lacey area is seeking a Construction Accountant for a long-term contract engagement with strong potential for full-time conversion. This role is ideal for someone experienced in job cost accounting and WIP schedules who can step in and support ongoing projects.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage job cost accounting, including tracking project expenses, budgets, and variances
  • Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and project profitability reports
  • Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
  • Oversee AP/AR related to projects, including subcontractor payments and billing
  • Assist with progress billing (AIA) and lien releases
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Partner with project managers to monitor budgets and forecast project financials
  • Support audit requests and compliance documentation

Requirements

  • 3+ years of accounting experience, with construction or job cost accounting required
  • Strong understanding of WIP, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Experience with accounting systems (Viewpoint, Sage 100/300, or similar preferred)
  • Intermediate Excel skills (tracking, reporting, reconciliations)
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills and ability to partner with operations teams

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • enrollment in company 401(k) plan

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