We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant / Office Administrator to manage the companys day-to-day accounting financial reporting and office operations. This role is central to keeping project financials accurate as the company transitions its accounting platform from QuickBooks to Jonas Construction Software. The ideal candidate has hands-on construction accounting experience including percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting and is comfortable wearing an office-administration hat alongside core HR support duties.

Accounting & Financial Management

Maintain full-cycle accounting: accounts payable accounts receivable payroll support general ledger and bank reconciliations.

Prepare and maintain percentage-of-completion (POC) schedules and work-in-progress (WIP) reports for active electrical construction jobs.

Track job costing by project including labor materials subcontractor costs and change orders.

Process and reconcile progress billings (AIA-style pay applications) retainage and lien waivers as required.

Support monthly quarterly and year-end close including accruals and job cost adjustments.

Assist with cash flow monitoring and budget-to-actual reporting for ongoing projects.

Prepare financial statements and reports for ownership/management review.

Coordinate with the companys CPA/tax preparer for annual filings and audits as needed.

Jonas / Systems Transition

Support the migration of accounting data and processes from QuickBooks to Jonas Construction Software.

Help establish and document new accounting workflows chart of accounts and job cost structures within Jonas.

Participate in Jonas training and act as a go-to resource for day-to-day system questions once live.

Identify and troubleshoot data discrepancies during and after the transition.

Office Administration

Serve as the primary point of contact for general office operations phones correspondence vendor accounts and supplies.

Maintain organized project and vendor files contracts certificates of insurance and licensing documentation.

Support scheduling permitting paperwork and coordination between field crews and the office.

Assist ownership with day-to-day administrative needs as they arise.

HR Support

Maintain employee records including onboarding paperwork certifications and required construction-industry documentation (e.g. OSHA cards licenses).

Support payroll processing in coordination with the payroll provider including timekeeping review for field employees.

Assist with benefits administration enrollment and basic employee relations questions.

Help ensure compliance with basic HR recordkeeping and labor law requirements (I-9s EEO postings etc.).

Support recruiting and onboarding logistics for new hires as needed.

Requirements

Required

3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience ideally in construction contracting or a project-based industry.

Working knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting and job costing methods.

Proficiency with QuickBooks (Desktop or Online); willingness and ability to learn Jonas Construction Software.

Strong Excel skills and general comfort with financial reporting tools.

Solid understanding of basic HR principles (recordkeeping onboarding payroll support compliance basics).

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities in a small-office environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

Prior experience with Jonas Construction Software or a similar construction ERP (Foundation Sage 300 CRE Viewpoint etc.).

Experience with AIA billing lien waivers and retainage tracking.

Experience in electrical mechanical or specialty trade contracting.

Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience: $22-26/ hour

Health insurance

PTO / holiday policy

A stable growing electrical contractor with a supportive family-oriented office culture