Temporary Construction Accountant

GHJPhoenix, ArizonaOn-siteContractListed 4 days ago

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About this role

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.

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