Senior Construction Project Accountant

We’re looking for an experienced accounting professional with deep job cost and project accounting expertise. If you’re ready to support leadership, lenders, and investors with accurate, decision-ready reporting—apply today.

Job Highlights:

• Paid Hours per Week: 40
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (PST)
• Work Arrangement: Work from home
• Contract: Independent Contractor

Side note: Since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

Responsibilities:

• Perform reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules
• Track job costs, budgets vs. actuals, and cost code variances
• Review SOVs and subcontractor pay applications for accuracy
• Track approved change orders and billing documentation
• Prepare AR aging reports and support follow-ups
• Assist with cash forecast inputs and reporting packages
• Support SPV and lender reporting with documentation and schedules
• Flag issues and escalate to leadership rather than making decisions

Leadership:

• Margin ownership and cost-to-complete decisions
• Cash forecasting and liquidity planning authority
• Driving collections and vendor payment strategy
• SPV compliance, ownership, and investor-facing reporting

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction or project accounting.
• Strong background in job cost accounting, reconciliations, and budget vs. actual variance analysis.
• Experience reviewing SOVs, subcontractor pay applications, and change orders.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel
• Proficiency in AR aging, cash forecasting support, and management reporting.
• Familiarity with construction ERPs (e.g., Sage, Procore, Viewpoint) and strong Excel skills.
• close attention to detail with the ability to identify and escalate issues to leadership.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work-from-home
• Immediate hiring

Reminder:

Kindly apply directly to the link provided; you will be redirected to BruntWork’s Career Site. Complete the initial requirements, including the voice recording, pre-screening assessment, and technical check of your computer/device.