Temporary Construction Accountant

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.

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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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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