Accountant with Construction Expertise

About Us

Pivot Solutions is a consulting firm in Arizona. We provide practical support in accounting, tax, construction, HR, and business operations. We focus on accuracy, accountability, and real results.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accountant to manage project-level financials, ensure accurate job costing, and handle construction-specific billing and compliance. The ideal candidate understands progress billings, retainage, and lien waivers.

This is a full-time position. We are not looking to hire self-employed consultants or freelance bookkeepers. This is a fully remote position. To be considered, your resume must be written in English.

What You’ll Do

• Perform job costing for multiple active projects, tracking labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Prepare progress billings (AIA documents, schedule of values) and manage retainage receivables/payables.
• Reconcile over/under billings and report work-in-progress (WIP) accurately.
• Process subcontractor pay applications, collect lien waivers, and ensure compliance with notices of commencement.
• Manage equipment & fleet accounting (depreciation, internal rentals, fuel, maintenance).
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Support project managers with real-time cost-to-complete reports and variance analysis.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, trades, or real estate development.
• Proficiency with construction ERP & accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, BuildTrend, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Viewpoint, or Procore).
• Solid understanding of job cost ledgers, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting.
• Familiarity with lien laws, retainage rules, and AIA billing documents.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Preferred:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with payroll, certified payroll reporting, or equipment fleet management.

Work Setup: Fully Remote (Work From Home)

Schedule: US Arizona Time

Job Type: Independent Contractor | Full-Time

• Send me an email: admin@pivot-solutions.com

Pay: $12.00 - $21.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a computer/laptop and an extra monitor?

Experience:

• Construction: 2 years (Required)
• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote