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Construction Accountant

United States, Muskegon · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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Job Description

Our client is currently seeking a Construction Accountant to add to their team in Muskegon, MI. This is with a well-established family-owned company that is looking for someone that would be able to start in project accounting and billing and have the potential to grow into a Controller role.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepares, reviews, and processes accurate and timely customer invoices, including AIA billing documents
  • Monitors and manages accounts receivable aging reports
  • follow up on overdue accounts
  • Collaborates and communicates effectively with Project Managers and field personnel to ensure job progress aligns with billing milestones
  • Utilizes Microsoft Excel to create and manage complex billing spreadsheets, including use of macros
  • Scans, files, and maintains digital and physical records of billing and financial documents
  • Generates and processes lien waivers and compliance documents
  • Supports month-end and year-end AR close processes
  • Maintains and updates customer billing profiles, job costing, and project data in accounting software
  • Professionally communicates with customers and internal staff to resolve billing issues
  • Calculates, maintains, and periodically updates billing, labor and rental rates
  • Reviews customer contracts for billing requirements
  • Completes other tasks as assigned by Controller

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or a similar accounting role (experience in construction or service industry strongly preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel (must be able to work with formulas, pivot tables, and macros)
  • Familiarity with personal computers, PDF editing tools, scanning, and digital file management
  • Experience with Computer Ease software preferred
  • Strong accounting background and understanding of general ledger impact
  • Experience with AIA billing documents and lien waiver preparation
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management (preferred)

Nice to have

  • Experience in construction or service industry
  • Experience with Computer Ease software
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management

What we offer

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