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11 results for Accounting Manager Construction in Vista, CA

Accounting Clerk
  • Encinitas, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 22.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a <strong>well-established construction company in San Diego</strong>, is seeking a highly organized and reliable <strong>Accounting Clerk</strong> to support their accounting and office operations. This is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys a structured environment, steady workflow, and a role where accuracy genuinely matters. If you’re dependable, numbers-focused, and enjoy being the backbone of the accounting function, this is the place for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What Makes This Opportunity Unique</strong></p><ul><li>Work with a stable company that has been a trusted name in the construction industry for decades.</li><li>Be part of a friendly, collaborative team that values consistency and reliability.</li><li>Gain exposure to the full accounting cycle while maintaining a strong administrative foundation.</li><li>Support meaningful projects that contribute to local community development.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>✓ Process daily invoices, vendor statements, and expense documentation</p><p>✓ Assist with job costing, coding, and project-related financial tracking</p><p>✓ Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions</p><p>✓ Maintain physical and digital filing systems</p><p>✓ Reconcile vendor accounts and follow up on discrepancies</p><p>✓ Assist with payroll data entry and timesheet collection (construction experience a plus!)</p><p>✓ Provide administrative support to the accounting team and project managers</p><p>✓ Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and documentation for project audits</p><p>✓ Support end-of-month tasks and help maintain accurate records for construction projects</p>
  • 2026-02-21T00:43:44Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.00 - 29.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing construction services company in Oceanside is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Clerk</strong> to support project-based accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of accurate job cost coding and enjoys collaborating with operations and project teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Enter vendor invoices and allocate costs to appropriate jobs</li><li>Review subcontractor invoices and supporting documentation</li><li>Process weekly payments and ensure proper approvals</li><li>Track lien releases and vendor compliance documentation</li><li>Reconcile vendor accounts and assist with discrepancy resolution</li><li>Support month-end close and job cost reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized AP records</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-10T00:58:40Z
Division Controller / Job Costing
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a dedicated Division Controller with expertise in job cost accounting to join our team in Huntington Beach, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, supporting project managers, and driving informed decision-making. Your ability to analyze costs, manage receivables, and oversee monthly close processes will be instrumental in maintaining financial accuracy and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and submit comprehensive job cost reports on a weekly basis to provide clear visibility into project financials.<br>• Conduct pre-job cost meetings with project managers and attend corporate cost review sessions to ensure alignment on financial goals.<br>• Oversee monthly close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments, while ensuring timely submission to corporate.<br>• Analyze budget variances and prepare detailed summaries explaining major discrepancies for stakeholders.<br>• Perform monthly evaluations of indirect costs, such as labor burden and equipment allocations, to maintain accurate reporting.<br>• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports, identify at-risk accounts, and collaborate with teams to address outstanding balances.<br>• Review job cost reports with project managers, ensuring costs are accurately coded and discrepancies are resolved.<br>• Track financial performance of assigned jobs, including metrics like gross profit, margin erosion, and pending change orders.<br>• Ensure accuracy and completeness in monthly billing packets and coordinate timely submission to clients.<br>• Maintain open communication with project managers and subcontractors to resolve billing or payment issues efficiently.
  • 2026-02-05T23:33:42Z
Controller
  • Orange, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Orange, California. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic accounting team, oversee financial operations, and contribute to the strategic growth of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, team leadership, and advanced financial practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee all aspects of construction accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.<br>• Manage financial audits, including union, payroll, and organizational audits, while maintaining detailed reporting processes.<br>• Supervise a 15-person accounting team, including direct oversight of 4-5 staff members at various levels.<br>• Provide mentorship and training to team members, fostering attention to detail and growth.<br>• Develop and implement financial models to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with union labor teams to ensure compliance with regulations and reporting standards.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functionalities, such as pivot tables and data analysis, to streamline financial processes.<br>• Prepare and present detailed board reports on financial performance and organizational initiatives.<br>• Ensure the effective operation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes.<br>• Drive continual improvement in financial systems and procedures to enhance organizational efficiency.
  • 2026-01-29T00:28:42Z
Accountant
  • Temecula, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Temecula, California. This role involves supporting various accounting functions within the construction industry, requiring a keen attention to detail and familiarity with Sage 300 software. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations while ensuring compliance with industry standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Post deposits and manage journal entries with precision and timeliness.<br>• Process invoices, issue checks, and handle accounts payable tasks.<br>• Assist with property tax payments and tenant billing management.<br>• Support the filing of Form 3522 and ensure timely submissions.<br>• Reconcile financial statements and provide light reporting as needed.<br>• Maintain organized records for accounts payable and related documents.<br>• Provide administrative assistance for project management activities.<br>• Monitor promissory notes and entity agreements to ensure compliance.<br>• Utilize Sage 300 software for construction accounting tasks and reporting.
  • 2026-02-11T15:43:39Z
Assistant Controller
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Newport Beach, California. This role is vital to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, including overseeing accounting processes, financial reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach to managing budgets, payroll, and tax requirements while contributing to the overall success of the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and manage all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger.<br>• Coordinate and support financial audits, including DCAA audits, to ensure compliance with regulations.<br>• Manage payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing.<br>• Monitor and enforce tax compliance, including preparation and submission of required filings.<br>• Develop and maintain budgets, providing insights and recommendations for financial planning.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks Online to manage accounting records and processes efficiently.<br>• Ensure adherence to best practices in financial reporting and accounting procedures.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and systems.
  • 2026-02-05T23:33:42Z
Project Accountant
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 45.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A well-established construction firm in Carlsbad is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to oversee financial operations across multiple active projects. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys working directly with project managers to monitor budgets, track costs, and ensure financial accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain job cost reports and project financial tracking</li><li>Monitor budgets, change orders, and cost allocations</li><li>Process subcontractor billing and track retainage</li><li>Support revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting</li><li>Prepare project forecasts and profitability reports</li><li>Reconcile project accounts and assist with month-end close</li><li>Coordinate with operations to ensure financial transparency</li><li>Prepare documentation for audits and compliance reviews</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-12T01:04:22Z
Project Accountant
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in Newport Beach, California. This role involves managing financial aspects of various projects, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting project teams with accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be skilled in both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, with a strong ability to analyze budgets and monitor financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and review accounting documents related to multiple projects to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Support project teams by overseeing financial activities and tracking overall project performance.<br>• Perform postings, allocations, and payments for assigned projects in a timely manner.<br>• Collaborate with project teams to update financial records based on changes in scope or timelines.<br>• Analyze budget variances, monitor expenses, and provide detailed financial reports.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial reports and handle special accounting projects as required.<br>• Maintain project budgets and adhere to guidelines for project close-out procedures.<br>• Manage invoice tracking, review accounts receivable ledgers, and ensure accurate payment records.<br>• Focus on accounts payable processes during the initial period and transition to accounts receivable tasks as needed.
  • 2026-01-28T23:58:42Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Tustin, CA
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are seeking an individual to work very closely with a highly motivated Controller, and to work hard to help bring this growing company to the next level within 1-2 years. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable learning and exploring new processes, also be comfortable rolling up sleeve to ensure that weekly payroll is processed timely and accurately. He or she must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.<br>Responsibilities<br>• Review daily timesheet submission for hourly employees<br>• Process weekly payroll in eBacon (our payroll software)<br>• Manage employee record and payroll data<br>• Assist HR with employee onboarding<br>• Ensure payroll is compliant with any required prevailing wage requirements<br>• Prepare prevailing wage job’s certified payroll reporting<br>• Ensure our subcontractors also provide timely certified payroll reporting<br>• Responsible for prevailing wage job’<br>• May perform other duties as assigned<br>Experience<br>• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing (preferably weekly payroll)<br>• Experience reviewing timesheets, managing payroll data, and maintaining employee records<br>• Familiarity with payroll systems (eBacon preferred; ADP, Paycom, Paychex, etc. also acceptable)<br>• Experience with prevailing wage compliance and certified payroll reporting (e.g., WH-347 or state requirements)<br>• Background in construction or government-contracted environments is a strong plus<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field<br>• Experience supporting a Controller or Accounting team<br>• Exposure to general accounting tasks (e.g., payroll-related journal entries, labor/job costing)<br>• Experience assisting with HR onboarding and entering new hires into payroll systems<br>• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, reconciliations)<br>• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment<br>• Strong attention to detail and accuracy<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br>• Collaborative, proactive, and willing to learn new processes<br>Skills<br>• Strong attention to detail<br>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups etc.<br>• Strong written and verbal communication skills<br>• Team player, must be able to collaborate with other teams in the organization<br>• Must have strong work ethic, and have the ability/willingness to work overtime as necessary to get the job done and to meet important deadlines
  • 2026-02-05T23:38:37Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 36.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A busy and growing construction services company in San Marcos is seeking a detail-driven <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to manage full-cycle payroll for a multi-state workforce. This role is critical to ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strict compliance with wage and hour regulations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys precision work and being the trusted expert for payroll operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Review timecards, job codes, and union or prevailing wage requirements</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations</li><li>Process garnishments, deductions, and benefit withholdings</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end close</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and promptly</li><li>Assist with year-end processes including W-2 preparation</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting to ensure data accuracy</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-19T19:18:44Z
Administrative Assistant
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing construction and development firm in Oceanside is seeking a proactive and energetic <strong>Administrative Assistant</strong> to support project managers and office leadership. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where organization and communication drive success. You’ll play a key role in keeping projects moving forward, ensuring documentation is accurate, and supporting both field and office operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate project documentation and maintain organized job files</li><li>Assist with scheduling meetings, site visits, and subcontractor coordination</li><li>Prepare proposals, contracts, and change order documentation</li><li>Track project timelines and assist with status reporting</li><li>Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams</li><li>Maintain office supplies and coordinate administrative logistics</li><li>Support accounting with invoice tracking and document collection</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-16T18:43:57Z