Job ID: 1788875
Reference Code: MR-Staff-Accountant (Ventura)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accountant for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing construction company in Ventura, CA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on responsibility across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
The Accountant will play an important role in supporting accurate financial operations for construction projects and day-to-day business activity. This position offers a stable schedule, exposure to construction accounting systems, and the opportunity to work closely with project managers and leadership in a team-focused environment. The company values accuracy, collaboration, accountability, and professionals who take pride in producing reliable financial information that supports smart business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and manage weekly payroll for approximately 20 employees using Sage 100C.
- Handle full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, coding, vendor payments, billing, and collections.
- Perform job cost coding, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, cash deposits, and related accounting documentation.
- Conduct financial analysis and prepare accounting information to support reporting, project tracking, and decision-making.
- Use Sage 100C, Procore, and GC Pay to support accounting functions, project financial alignment, and payment processing.
- Assist with month-end, semi-annual, and year-end close processes while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $40 per hour.
- Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch.
- Location: Ventura, CA.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary, temp-to-hire.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Manage core accounting operations, including payroll, A/P, A/R, general ledger, and reconciliations.
- Support construction project accounting through job cost coding, financial analysis, and project cost tracking.
- Collaborate with project managers and internal teams to align accounting data with project progress and payment activity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 3 or more years of accounting experience required, preferably in the construction industry.
- Strong hands-on experience with financial analysis, general ledger accounting, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Experience processing payroll and managing cash deposits or cash management activities.
- Proficiency with ERP systems required, with Sage 100C experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Procore or similar construction project management software.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and data analysis functions.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, time management, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Construction industry accounting experience.
- Experience using Sage 100C, Procore, and GC Pay.
- Prior experience supporting month-end, semi-annual, and year-end close processes.
- Strong understanding of job costing and project-based accounting workflows.