Temporary Construction Accountant

@ GHJ
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Temporary Construction Accountant

Phoenix, AZ
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

GHJ Search and Staffing is a national accounting and advisory firm providing qualified finance professionals. This role offers hands-on construction accounting support, focusing on WIP and job costing, with potential for permanent placement and direct CFO collaboration.

Requirements

  • Construction accounting experience
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Ability to work independently

Qualifications

  • Experience with WIP and job costing
  • Familiarity with Sage Construction Software

Full job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant to provide interim support to its accounting function. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on construction accounting professional who can step in quickly, work directly with the CFO, and take ownership of key accounting responsibilities, with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

The Temporary Construction Accountant will support day-to-day accounting with a particular focus on construction-related accounting, WIP, and job costing. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, researching discrepancies, and delivering accurate work within established deadlines.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day accounting functions and financial processes
  • Assist with WIP (Work in Progress) accounting and job costing
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and financial reporting
  • Use Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial information
  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues
  • Partner directly with the CFO on accounting projects and special requests
  • Communicate accounting and financial information clearly to management
  • Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule

    • Qualifications

  • Construction accounting experience required
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes
  • WIP and job costing experience strongly preferred
  • Sage Construction Software experience is a significant plus
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively

    • Why Join?

  • Opportunity to work directly with the CFO and make an immediate impact
  • Hands-on exposure across construction accounting, WIP, and job costing
  • Potential to transition from temporary to a permanent position
  • Opportunity to take ownership in an environment that values accuracy and independence


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