Accounting Assistant (Construction)

Accounting Assistant 
Location: Tempe, AZ | In-Office

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm

A well-established general contractor is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations in their Tempe, AZ office. This hands-on role will have responsibilities across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, general ledger accounting, sales/use tax, job costing, and month-end close.

We are looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation who understands how transactions flow through the general ledger—not simply someone who processes invoices. The ideal candidate has experience working in a General Contractor or Subcontractor construction project-based accounting environment, can independently research and resolve discrepancies, and is comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-moving office.

 
This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and works closely with Project Managers, vendors, customers/general contractors, and the accounting team.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable & Collections

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  • Prepare and submit accurate customer billings, including AIA progress billings, using platforms such as Textura, Oracle, Procore, or GC Pay
  
  
  • Maintain customer accounts and ensure invoices, payments, retainage, credits, and adjustments are accurately recorded
  
  
  • Post and apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts and jobs
  
  
  • Review AR aging regularly and proactively follow up on outstanding balances
  
  
  • Research and resolve short payments, overpayments, unapplied cash, billing discrepancies, and other account issues
  
  
  • Work closely with Project Managers to resolve billing issues and support timely collections
  
  
  • Communicate professionally with general contractors and customer accounting teams regarding invoices, payment status, and outstanding documentation
  
  
  • Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate supporting documentation
  
  
  
  


• General Ledger & Month-End Accounting
  
  
  
  • Prepare and post routine journal entries and accounting adjustments
  
  
  • Perform general ledger account reconciliations and research discrepancies
  
  
  • Review transactions for accurate GL account, job, cost code, and department classification
  
  
  • Assist with month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and supporting schedules
  
  
  • Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations, as assigned
  
  
  • Research accounting discrepancies and make or recommend appropriate corrections
  
  
  • Prepare accounting schedules and reports for review by the Accounting Manager
  
  
  • Maintain organized documentation and support internal and external accounting requests
  
  
  
  


• Sales & Use Tax
  
  
  
  • Assist with the preparation, reconciliation, and filing of sales and use tax returns
  
  
  • Review transactions for appropriate sales/use tax treatment
  
  
  • Reconcile sales and use tax liability accounts to supporting records
  
  
  • Maintain exemption certificates and other tax-related documentation
  
  
  • Research and resolve sales/use tax discrepancies and assist with tax-related reporting as needed
  
  
  
  


• Accounts Payable
  
  
  
  • Process and code vendor and subcontractor invoices to the appropriate GL accounts, jobs, and cost codes
  
  
  • Review invoices for proper approvals, supporting documentation, and tax treatment
  
  
  • Track purchase orders and subcontracts
  
  
  • Reconcile vendor statements and research and resolve discrepancies
  
  
  • Process payments in accordance with established payment schedules and internal controls
  
  
  • Maintain accurate vendor records and electronic documentation
  
  
  
  


• Job Costing & Construction Compliance
  
  
  
  • Assist with job setup, including coding structures and budget alignment
  
  
  • Review and track costs by job and cost code to support accurate job-cost reporting
  
  
  • Assist in researching job-cost discrepancies and correcting coding errors
  
  
  • Track lien waivers, preliminary notices, amendments, and releases
  
  
  • Coordinate and maintain Certificates of Insurance and subcontractor compliance documentation
  
  
  • Maintain complete and organized job files and supporting documentation
  
  
  • Work with Project Managers to ensure accounting records accurately reflect project activity
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on Accounts Receivable, general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close responsibilities. Sales/use tax experience strongly preferred.


• Demonstrated experience with AR aging, collections, account reconciliations, and month-end accounting


• Experience preparing or supporting sales and use tax filings and reconciliations


• Experience with journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations


• Construction, subcontractor, general contractor, or other job-cost/project-based accounting experience strongly preferred


• Experience with AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, preliminary notices, and construction compliance preferred


• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant accounting experience


• Foundation accounting software experience is a plus but not required


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Word and Outlook


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies


• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment


• Professional communication skills and confidence working with customers, vendors, Project Managers, and accounting teams
  

What We Offer

• $65,000 - $72,000, pay based on experience - paid weekly


• Comprehensive benefits including:
  
  
  
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  
  
  • 401(k)
  
  
  • Paid vacation
  
  
  
  


• Supportive training and collaborative team environment


• Growth opportunity within a well-established construction subcontractor
  

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No