Construction Accountant

Construction Accountant

Construction Accountant  Location: San Antonio, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Accounting / Finance
Reports To: Controller

About the Role

We are a growing construction company seeking a Construction Accountant with construction accounting experience to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role focuses on accounts payable, job cost accuracy, vendor compliance, and cash control within a fast-paced construction environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Sage 100 and understands how costs flow through jobs, cost codes, and cost types. This position offers exposure to job cost reporting, month-end close, and long-term growth within construction accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices in Sage 100
• Ensure invoices are properly coded by job, cost code, and cost type
• Maintain complete vendor files including W-9s and Certificates of Insurance
• Coordinate subcontractor payments in alignment with owner funding and company cash policies
• Assist with check runs, ACH payments, and payment coordination

Job Cost & Construction Accounting Support

• Enter and review job cost transactions to maintain accurate cost-to-date reporting
• Assist with job setup and maintenance in Sage 100
• Support Project Managers with invoice questions and cost corrections
• Identify and escalate obvious coding or posting issues

Month-End & Close Support

• Assist with month-end close tasks, including AP cutoffs and expense reviews
• Prepare schedules and documentation to support WIP reporting
• Maintain organized digital records for audits, CPAs, and surety requests

Cash Controls & Administrative Support

• Ensure payments are accurate, approved, and compliant with company controls
• Coordinate check pickup and bank deposits as needed
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience in construction
• Experience using Sage 100 (ERP or Contractor), Timberscan, Procore 
• Working knowledge of job cost accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers and accounting leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Exposure to WIP schedules, over/under billings, or month-end close
• Interest in career growth within construction accounting