Project Accountant

We are partnering with a well-established, highly respected construction company in Orange County seeking an experienced Project Accountant with a strong Accounts Receivable and Collections background to join its accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of AR, managing collections, coordinating project billing, and working closely with project management teams. The ideal candidate brings hands-on construction accounting experience, particularly in AR collections, billing, lien releases, and customer account management.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Collections: Proactively manage outstanding receivables, follow up on payments, and communicate directly with customers to ensure timely collections.

Project Billing

Prepare, process, and record AR billings while maintaining accurate project accounting records.

Lien Releases

Collect, process, and track high volumes of lien releases, maintaining organized documentation by project.

Customer Account Management

Work closely with customers, project accountants, and project managers to resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues.

AR Reporting

Monitor collection activity, provide daily AR updates, and help maintain accurate receivables records.

Project Accounting Support

Partner with internal project management teams to support accounting activities across multiple construction projects.

Accounts Payable Support

Assist with vendor payments, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and payment inquiries as needed.

Issue Resolution

Research and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry , ideally with a strong emphasis on Accounts Receivable.
• Demonstrated experience managing AR collections, customer billing, and outstanding receivables .
• Familiarity with construction lien releases, payment documentation, and lien laws.
• Experience supporting project accounting and working with project managers.
• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable and subcontractor billing processes.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting directly with customers regarding collections.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated professional who takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through.

Preferred

Experience with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) and/or Sage Paperless Construction. Experience in commercial construction or specialty contracting. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to improve accounting processes.

Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary of $75,000–$100,000 , depending on experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer-matched 401(k) 15 days of accrued PTO annually 9 paid holidays Life insurance and disability coverage Established company with a long-standing presence in the construction industry Interested?

If you're an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist, Construction AR Accountant, or Project Accountant who enjoys collections, billing, and working in a fast-paced construction environment, we'd love to connect. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity! KCG Search is an equal opportunity recruiting firm.