Posted 06/11/2025
Job Number: 13181
Construction Staff Accountant
Escondido, California • Onsite
Industry: Construction
Job Category: Accounting
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000/Annually
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Job Description
A successful and growing electrical subcontractor is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join their tight-knit and collaborative accounting team. This is a dynamic, full-time onsite role where you’ll support the Controller across core accounting functions, including invoicing, procurement, timekeeping, and job costing. You’ll be cross-trained in all aspects of accounting and will play a key part in keeping financial operations running smoothly. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, family-owned construction environment, is highly organized, and ready to grow into a more advanced accounting role over time.
Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 / year DOE
Construction Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
- Process and resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain vendor communications
- Manage procurement entries, AP/AR tasks, and general accounting functions
- Backup payroll/timekeeping functions as needed
- Assist with job cost tracking and ensure accurate GL coding
- Ensure compliance with “pay when paid” policies and lien release requirements
- Support billing processes for large-scale, long-term commercial construction projects
- Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers and field teams
- Maintain a paperless invoicing system
- Provide backup support and cross-train on various accounting responsibilities
Construction Staff Accountant Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of accounting experience within the construction industry
- Understanding of job costing, GL coding, and AP/AR cycles
- Must have month end and job costing experience
- Experience with lien releases, ACH/check runs, and invoice routing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general tech-savviness
- Highly organized, proactive, and eager to learn multiple accounting functions
- Familiarity with Foundation and/or Textura is a plus
- No degree required, but strong general accounting experience is essential
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employee and family
- 401(k) with company match
- Fantastic PTO
- 10 to 11 paid holidays annually
- Friendly, social, and collaborative office culture with frequent team lunches and events
- Career growth opportunity into Assistant Controller role
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to deepen their accounting knowledge within a well-established, people-first company that values teamwork, loyalty, and internal growth. If you’re organized, adaptable, and ready to dive into the fast-paced world of construction finance, apply now!
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