Construction Accountant

Job Title: Construction Accountant
Location: Sonora CA (Onsite)
Duration: Full Time Permanent
Schedule / Work site: Monday - Friday office hours Work Location is in Sonora, CA. Must be able to work onsite full time. Schedule is flexible for commuting 7am - 4:30pm or 8am - 5pm and possibility to have a shorter lunch.
Candidate will need to pass a background check and drug screen upon accepted offer.
Job description:

• California Gold Development is a leading developer based in Northern California, who provides diverse services and exceeds client's expectations in Single-Tenant Projects, Shopping Centers, and Medical Centers.
• As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented Accountant to join the team and contribute to the success.

• Assist with AP & AR invoice processing; provide financial and accounting support for all construction projects.
• Reconcile accounts and support management with financial data entry and reporting for meetings and management decisions.
• Provide administrative assistance in creation of subcontractor contracts and collection.
• Work closely with the Director of Construction on the creation of monthly invoices to effectively manage QuickBooks.
• Support the General Contracting division by providing accounting services and assisting in subcontractor commitments, payments, and lien services.
• Facilitate, maintain, and enforce cost control measures.
• Create bills accurately and timely within the portfolio and track to follow up on accounts receivable invoices.
• Coordinate and track lien releases with multiple sub-contractors on various jobs.
• Process sub-contractor invoices and facilitate payments in a timely manner.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

• 3-8 years of construction accounting experience
• Strong Computer Skills including Excel, Microsoft Office, and QuickBooks.
• Knowledge and experience with Lien releases
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Collaborative with team members at all levels.
• Attention to detail, Time Management, and Data Entry Management.
• Must be able to maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Must comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Must maintain confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.

• Construction accounting experience
• Quickbooks
• Looking for a candidate who has experience with RFP (bid requests from subcontractors) to review and vet contracts.
• Facilitate proposals, gather company information, confirm insurance of company selected.
• Track and file pre liens.
• File documents and contract execution for subcontractor paperwork and invoices.
• Ensure reporting is accurate.
• Track and bill for progress billing and confirming with bank/insurance the project is completed before billing.