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Construction Accountant
Orange Beach, AL
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Mission for This Role

Maintain accurate, timely, and transparent construction accounting processes that enable project teams to make confident financial decisions, support operational excellence, and live out C/Sharpe’s RESTORE values.

Outcomes (Success Measured By)

Workflow Timeliness

  • Ensure all billing workflows are executed accurately and on schedule.
  • Achieve ≥95% on-time completion of Owner and Subcontractor Pay Applications by the 30th of each month.

Process Documentation & Training

  • Maintain current, standardized financial process documentation.
  • Review and update all Finance & Tech SOPs quarterly to ensure accuracy and compliance.

System Mastery & Data Integrity

  • Maintain 100% synchronization between Procore, Acumatica, and Agave systems.
  • Resolve all data discrepancies within 48 hours of detection and ensure zero unlinked records weekly.

Financial Forecasting & Projection

  • Support accurate project-level financial forecasting and reporting.
  • Verify all project forecasts and projections by the 5th of each month with PM teams.

Stakeholder Communication & Support

  • Provide responsive and proactive financial support to Project Managers and field leaders.
  • Maintain ≤48-hour turnaround on support requests while delivering clear, solution-oriented communication.

Core Value Competencies (R.E.S.T.O.R.E.)

Relationships

  • Focuses on long-lasting value rather than short-term gain.
  • Straightforward communication – the best interest of others over what is comfortable.
  • Asks: “Am I putting our company in the right position with how I am approaching this situation?”

Effort

  • Willing to do whatever it takes to meet our commitments.
  • Willing to challenge oneself to position the team to be successful.

Servant-Hearted

  • Humble – lacking pride; interested in the ideas of others.
  • Team-oriented – putting others before yourself; serving rather than being served.
  • Grateful – “thankfulness is a soil in which pride does not easily grow.”

Trustworthy

  • Can be relied upon.
  • Seeks truth and fairness.

Ownership

  • Accountable – never looking to shift blame; takes responsibility.
  • Unwavering commitment.
  • Focuses on solutions rather than problems; takes pride in opportunity.

Results

  • Stands by the facts not theories.
  • Keenly interested in the outcome; uses past results to improve future outcomes.

Excellence

  • Desire to perform at a high level.
  • Desire to improve processes (moving the company forward, not riding along on other’s ideas).
  • Commitment to personal and professional growth.

Role Competencies

Organization & Planning – Manages multiple accounting workflows with precision and foresight.

Follow-Through on Commitments – Delivers complete, accurate work by deadlines, every time.

Attention to Detail – Maintains high accuracy across invoices, reports, and reconciliations.

Analytical Skills – Structures data to draw insights and ensure sound financial conclusions.

Efficiency – Produces strong results with minimal wasted effort or rework.

Proactivity – Anticipates issues before they become errors; offers solutions quickly.

Calm Under Pressure – Maintains composure and clarity during tight month-end cycles.

Communication – Speaks and writes clearly, helping non-financial partners understand key concepts.

Persistence – Demonstrates consistency and focus through high-volume monthly workloads.

Integrity – Acts with honesty, confidentiality, and ethical responsibility in all financial matters.

Required Experience & Skills

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or Business Administration.

Experience:

  • 3–5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in construction, restoration, or real estate development.

Technical Skills:

  • Expert-level Procore user.
  • Advanced understanding of construction accounting principles (job cost accounting, percent complete, retainage, forecasting).
  • Experience with Acumatica ERP, Agave, or similar systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data reporting tools.

Soft Skills:

  • Detail-oriented, dependable, and service-minded.
  • Comfortable supporting non-financial stakeholders with clarity and patience.
  • Values teamwork, structure, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Experience

  • Continuing education or certification in Construction Financial Management, Procore, or Acumatica.
  • Experience creating SOPs, process maps, or training materials.
  • Familiarity with forecasting practices and WIP (Work in Progress) analysis.
  • Experience with Sage Intacct or other construction ERP systems.
  • Exposure to multi-project coordination and high-volume monthly billing cycles.
  • Natural educator — able to train others on financial best practices.
  • Growth-oriented and interested in expanding toward broader Finance or Systems roles.



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