Temporary Construction Accountant

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant to provide interim support to its accounting function. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on construction accounting professional who can step in quickly, work directly with the CFO, and take ownership of key accounting responsibilities, with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

The Temporary Construction Accountant will support day-to-day accounting with a particular focus on construction-related accounting, WIP, and job costing. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, researching discrepancies, and delivering accurate work within established deadlines.

Support day-to-day accounting functions and financial processes

Assist with WIP (Work in Progress) accounting and job costing

Maintain accurate accounting records and financial reporting

Use Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial information

Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues

Partner directly with the CFO on accounting projects and special requests

Communicate accounting and financial information clearly to management

Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule

Construction accounting experience required

Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes

WIP and job costing experience strongly preferred

Sage Construction Software experience is a significant plus

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively

Opportunity to work directly with the CFO and make an immediate impact

Hands-on exposure across construction accounting, WIP, and job costing

Potential to transition from temporary to a permanent position

Opportunity to take ownership in an environment that values accuracy and independence