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.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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

Why Join?

• 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

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