Job Summary
A growing construction materials manufacturer in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity focused on full charge Accounts Receivable, collections, and payroll. This is a senior, hands-on accounting role designed for someone who can take ownership, move quickly, maintain accuracy, and support critical financial operations in a fast-paced construction-related environment.
This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys responsibility, clean processes, and direct impact. You will work closely with operations, dispatch, AP, and leadership to keep receivables current, payroll accurate, and financial records reliable. The environment is practical, team-oriented, and built around accountability, communication, and trust. Candidates who thrive here are proactive, detail-obsessed, comfortable with collections conversations, and confident working across systems and departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full Accounts Receivable cycle, including invoicing, payment tracking, customer account maintenance, and collections.
- Perform collection calls, customer follow-ups, escalations, and aging management to keep receivables accurate and current.
- Manage customer credit limits, payment terms, pre-liens, and liens as required within a construction-related accounting environment.
- Process weekly payroll with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to deadlines.
- Support month-end close through journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
- Maintain accurate records in Sage 100 Contractor and coordinate closely with dispatch, AP, and ownership.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $70,000 to $90,000 per year.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 days per week.
- Work arrangement: On-site in San Jose, CA. No remote work.
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This Role Is – a senior, hands-on role. It’s central to daily operations. It’s a position of trust and ownership.
This Role Is Not – an entry-level role, nor a narrow, corporate, siloed position.
Who This Role Is For – You’ll thrive here if:
• You’ve run AR and payroll in a construction, trades, or services business
• You’re fast and accurate, not one or the other
• You’re comfortable following up for payment and escalating when needed
• You like clean books, tight AR, and knowing exactly where every dollar is
• You’re comfortable working across systems and departments This role is Not a fit if:
• You need constant direction
• You avoid collections conversations
• You’re slow, disorganized, or uncomfortable with technology
• You’ve only worked in corporate/AP-only environments Core Responsibilities:
• Own Accounts Receivable from invoicing through collections
• Perform collection calls, follow-ups, and escalations
• Manage credit limits, customer terms, and aging
• Handle pre-liens and liens when required
• Process weekly payroll with zero tolerance for errors
• Support month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain accuracy across Sage 100 Contractor and related systems
• Coordinate closely with dispatch, AP, and ownership
Job Requirements: • 5+ years in AR / Payroll / Bookkeeping roles
• Degree in Accounting • Construction, trades, or contractor experience strongly preferred
• Sage 100 Contractor experience highly preferred
• Proven ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• English required (Spanish is a strong plus)
• Ability to work 5 days/week, 40 hours/week on-site (no remote work)
• 5+ years in AR / Payroll / Bookkeeping roles
• Degree in Accounting • Construction, trades, or contractor experience strongly preferred
• Sage 100 Contractor experience highly preferred
• Proven ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• English required (Spanish is a strong plus)
• Ability to work 5 days/week, 40 hours/week on-site (no remote work)