Construction Accountant

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote (Must have significant overlap with U.S. Eastern Time hours; experience with U.S. construction highly preferred)

Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full-Time

Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST or 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST (40 hours/week)

Location: Remote; open globally, preference for candidates with U.S. construction or design-build experience

Holidays Observed: U.S. Holidays

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

We're not just another recruiting firm—we focus on placing candidates with exceptional US and EU founders who prioritize the long-term success of their team members. We also provide retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, as well as community-driven benefits like an annual retreat.

About the Partner Company

The company is a fast-growing design-build firm specializing in custom spas, thermal amenities, and wellness spaces for both high-end and community-centered projects. They bridge high-end wellness architecture with community-focused construction, integrating design excellence with technical execution. This is a unique opportunity to join a values-driven organization with a strong reputation in the U.S. wellness and construction market.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accountant to lead all aspects of construction finance, project-based accounting, and operational billing for our executive team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, managing billing cycles (including AIA documentation), tracking job costs and profitability, and supporting compliance for multi-state operations.

This is a hands-on, full-cycle construction accounting role with opportunity to grow into a Controller position as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Project Billing: Prepare, review, and submit monthly billing and requisition packages for construction and design projects, including AIA G702/G703 forms.
• Job Cost Tracking: Manage project-specific cost accounting using QuickBooks and internal spreadsheets, ensuring alignment between operations and accounting records.
• Financial Reconciliation & Reporting: Coordinate with the company bookkeeper to reconcile project accounts, track profitability, and support financial reporting.
• Tax Documentation & Compliance: Prepare documentation for quarterly sales tax filings and support multi-state tax compliance in collaboration with the company's CPA.
• Bookkeeping Support: Take ownership of or support internal bookkeeping workflows, depending on experience and capacity.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, increase accuracy, and enhance visibility for project managers and executives.

Requirements:

Non-Negotiables:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in construction accounting, bookkeeping, or finance for a U.S.-based construction or design-build firm
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting, AIA billing formats, job cost tracking, and profitability reporting
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• High integrity and discretion when handling financial information
• Comfortable working remotely and using cloud-based collaboration tools

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience supporting design, architecture, or construction firms as the primary accountant or finance lead
• Familiarity with Asana or any project management tool
• Experience coordinating across multiple time zones or supporting global project teams

Benefits:

• Fully remote position with competitive salary based on experience
• Paid vacation and U.S. holidays
• Direct mentorship from industry leaders
• Opportunity to grow into a Controller role as the company expands
• Professional development and ongoing training resources

Our Recruitment Process:

• Application
• Screening
• Skills Assessment
• Top-grading interview
• Client Interview
• Job Offer
• Client Onboarding