Job Details

Staff / Senior Accountant - Construction Industry (On-Site in Alameda/Oakland CA)

Location: Alameda/Oakland
Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Staff or Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team supporting a leading construction organization. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in construction accounting, understands project/job costing workflows (though will not perform costing directly), and thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment.

You'll work on-site in the East Bay office, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, and will interface with both the internal accounting team and our third-party payroll provider.
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger (GL) and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Support project and job cost integration into the GL (performed by project team in San Leandro).
• Review and analyze project accounting data for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with external partners and internal departments to ensure data integrity.
• Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Assist the Corporate Controller in preparing reports and documentation for management review.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and project/job cost integration.
• Hands-on experience with construction-related ERP systems (Vista strongly preferred).
• Intermediate Excel skills - proficiency with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs required.
• Experience working with third-party payroll providers a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CPA track a plus.

Work Environment

• On-site role in the East Bay.
• Parking available on-site.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Direct-hire opportunity with a stable, respected construction organization.
• Hands-on role with visibility to senior leadership.
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for growth.

Interested?
Apply today to join a collaborative, experienced accounting team and make an immediate impact in a growing construction environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.