Junior Project Accountant

Posted:
1/30/2026, 4:25:50 AM

Location(s):
Concord, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Compensation Range

$19.38 - $29.04 Hourly Rate

Job Description Summary:

To perform various accounting functions related to maintenance and processing of accounting transactions and to ensure accurate accounting and reporting for construction projects.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:  

  • Ability to perform all duties of Accounting Clerk
  • Review and process expense reports
  • Review, setup and maintain craft employees
  • Create new hire files and send required forms to HR
  • Process layoff and interim payroll checks
  • Enter updates, changes and corrections to craft employee information
  • Collect and provide backup documentation for owner billings
  • Certified payroll reporting, including review of subcontractor reports
  • Prepare sales, use tax accruals and documentation, as required
  • Monitor Subcontractor compliance documents and assist in resolving compliance holds
  • Support final reconciliation of local hiring requirements and/or special business requirements
  • Compile and submit Preliminary Lien Notices for all new jobs
  • Prepare and submit zero check requests
  • Download invoices from vendor websites
  • Log manual checks
  • Enter owner billings and revise as needed
  • Apply all appropriate split pays (PLP/PSI/Cleanup/etc.)
  • Release subcontractor payments upon payment from owner
  • Scan and file fully executed copies of final monthly billings
  • Compile monthly accruals of owner billings and project costs for use in WIP processing
  • Confirm correct G/L distribution for A/R checks received
  • Prepare and enter internal invoices for project specific costs
  • Prepare Yard invoices for equipment rental and safety supplies
  • Process Sub-to-Self billings
  • Perform Job Close-Out process
  • Support other team members, as requested
  • Complete other responsibilities, as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

  • Associate's degree, or equivalent work experience
  • Good understanding of accounting procedures and principles
  • Experience with online integrated accounting systems
  • Demonstrate computer knowledge i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Ability to organize work and handle multiple tasks
  • Detail oriented and good organizational skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, including professional telephone manner
  • Demonstrate reliability, dependability and flexibility

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

This role is eligible for the following benefits:  medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership.  Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.