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Construction Accounting Specialist

CONTRACT POSITION – W2
ON-SITE POSITION IN SAN DIEGO, CA 92122
PAY RATE RANGE FROM $45.00 TO $53.00 PER HOUR (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE LEVEL)

Construction Accounting Specialist needed in San Diego, California 92122 for a long-term contract opportunity with Yoh’s client.

The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess:
 

• Construction industry accounting
• Budgets
• Forecast
• Invoicing
• Job costing
• Construction contract review
• Cost analysis

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support the Regional Construction Management function within Global Facilities and provide budgetary, financial, accounting, and other support to team members who lead construction project design and execution in an energetic and fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for controlling the financial aspects of construction projects, ensuring timely project reporting to leadership executives and collaborating with business partners to ensure adherence to corporate and organizational policies and procedures. 
• Work with project team to develop project budgets and forecasts, ensuring costs and fees are aligned with estimates and providing insights into potential cost savings or overruns,
• Work closely with project managers in review and processing of progress billings, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing to ensure billing milestones are met,
• Review contracts and invoicing to ensure adherence to all applicable contract terms, including compliance with prevailing wage requirements and other construction-specific regulations,
• Perform detailed cost analysis for ongoing and archived projects, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions,
• Assist in monthly forecasting and project status reporting including analysis of internal cost control documentation, financial accrual, and actual reporting,
• Support monthly cost control and project status reports and create periodic dashboard style summaries for leadership review,
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation related to construction projects for audits, reviews, and internal controls,
• Ensure audit readiness by conducting annual mock audits of invoicing, and contract control
• Work closely with other departments (project management, procurement, and finance) to support project-related accounting needs and ensure smooth project execution,
• Providing continuous feedback and improvement recommendations to team leaders on experiences gained with personnel or process
• Assist team and leaders in staff training and training plan creation
• Daily operational support and other duties as needed or assigned.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in AEC industry accounting or equivalent industry work experience.
• Must understand principles and practices of construction contract administration and have experience working in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry,
• Must have experience with procurement, contract management and purchase management specific to the AEC industry,
• Must have applied knowledge of construction industry-specific regulations and compliance standards (e.g., prevailing wages, union contracts, etc.),
• Must have deep knowledge of construction accounting practices, job costing, and
• Must demonstrate proficiency specifically in Microsoft Excel and other accounting and database software applications.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and effectiveness during periods of uncertainty and change,
• Able to work independently to manage time and prioritize tasks to perform within required deadlines, managing business and functional priorities,
• High level of organization, detail-orientation, initiative, motivation, and reliability,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and third parties, and
• Ability to activate analytical and critical thinking problem-solving skills in daily tasks.
• The ideal candidate will have expertise in accounting, job costing, contract administration, and financial analysis specific to the construction industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with job costing software specific to the construction industry such as Procore, Viewpoint, Sage 100/300, etc.,
• Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) certification or similar credential.

What’s In It For You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.
 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs

Opportunity is Calling!

Apply Now for the Construction Accounting Specialist position in San Diego, California 92122 for a long-term contract opportunity with Yoh’s client.

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Estimated Min Rate: $45.00
Estimated Max Rate: $53.00

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations.  Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.  All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.