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Job description
Construction Staff Accountant
United Contractor Services, LLC is a leading national specialty subcontractor and one of the Top 50 Walls and Ceilings contractors in North America. We self-perform commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, painting, and Division 8 and 10 specialties for leading general contractors on large-scale projects across the country. Our reputation is built on excellence, teamwork, and innovation in every project we take on.
The Role
We're looking for a Construction Staff Accountant who knows full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable in a construction environment. You'll handle subcontractor and vendor payables, monthly progress billings to general contractors, cash application, and the lien waiver and compliance documentation that keeps money moving on both sides. This is a hands-on, in-office role at our headquarters in Kennesaw, GA, reporting to the Accounting Manager as part of a multi-entity accounting team.
Accounts Payable
Process vendor and subcontractor invoices end to end, including coding to jobs and cost codes, PO and receiving matching, and approval routing
Review subcontractor pay applications and track retainage payable
Collect conditional and unconditional lien waivers, COIs, and other compliance documents from subcontractors and vendors before releasing payment
Prepare weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and joint checks
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with vendors and project teams
Maintain vendor records and support year-end 1099 reporting
Accounts Receivable and Billing
Prepare monthly progress billings to general contractors, including AIA G702/G703 pay applications and schedules of values, and submit them through GC portals such as Textura and GCPay
Assemble billing support packages, including lien waivers, certified payroll where required, COIs, warranty letters, and bonds
Track retainage receivable and manage retainage billing at project closeout
Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and resolve differences between billed amounts and payments received
Perform soft collections on outstanding balances in coordination with project managers
General Accounting and Close
Prepare monthly journal entries and general ledger reconciliations, and research and resolve variances
Support month-end and year-end close, audits, and related reporting across multiple entities
Review and audit employee expense reports in RAMP for accuracy and policy compliance
Maintain organized financial documentation and support internal controls and process improvements
Respond to internal and external accounting inquiries promptly and professionally
Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
2+ years of construction accounting experience with full-cycle AP and AR, with subcontractor-side experience strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with progress billing, AIA pay applications, retainage, and lien waivers
Experience with a construction ERP such as Viewpoint or Oracle
Solid understanding of GAAP, general ledger, job costing, and cash management
Multi-entity accounting experience preferred
Experience with GC billing portals such as Textura or GCPay is a plus
Familiarity with contractor licensing and compliance documentation is a plus
Strong Excel skills, plus proficiency in Outlook and Word
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage deadlines and resolve discrepancies independently
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
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Equal Opportunity Employer United Contractor Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Worksite address
kennesaw, GA, 30156, US
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