Construction Staff Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a bilingual, detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant with a background in construction accounting. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of hands-on experience managing full-cycle AR and AP functions within the construction industry and be proficient in QuickBooks, AvidXchange, and Knowify.

This role requires an understanding of job costing, subcontractor compliance, retainage, and project-based billing.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

Manage full-cycle AR, including progress billing, time & materials billing, and retainage tracking

Prepare and submit AIA billings and pay applications

Monitor collections and follow up on outstanding invoices

Reconcile AR subledger to general ledger

Process credit memos and adjustments

Prepare aging reports and assist with cash flow forecasting

Accounts Payable

Manage full-cycle AP, coding, and approval workflow

Process vendor payments via AvidXchange

Ensure proper job cost allocation and GL coding

Track subcontractor compliance documents (COIs, W-9s, lien waivers)

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

Construction Accounting Functions

Maintain accurate job cost records in Knowify and QuickBooks

Support project managers with cost tracking and reporting

Participate in month-end and year-end close processes

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction

Strong understanding of construction billing and job costing

Proficiency in AvidXchange, QuickBooks, and Knowify

Experience with AIA billing preferred

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication and vendor/customer service skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Raleigh, NC 27603 (Required)

Work Location: In person