Junior Construction Accountant at Vessel Technologies

Junior Construction Accountant

About Vessel TechnologiesAt Vessel, were reinventing how people live. Our mission is to deliver beautifully designed, affordable housing at scale. We are builders, operators, and innovatorsbringing together design, construction, and technology to fundamentally change how homes are built, delivered, and experienced.
The RoleVessel is seeking a Junior Construction Accountant to play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and enabling informed decision-making across active construction projects. Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting, this role supports project-level financial control across ongoing builds.
This position is highly execution-oriented and detail-driven, with a focus on job cost tracking, pay application processing, and coordination between accounting, operations, and project teams. Its a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, growth-stage environments and enjoys partnering closely with construction and operations teams as the business scales.Core Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate job cost reports by project, phase, and cost code
• Track committed versus actual costs and proactively flag variances
• Process vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications
• Support the monthly close process, including WIP schedules and cost accruals
• Reconcile purchase orders, change orders, and contracts with accounting records
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and field operations to resolve discrepancies
• Assist with project-level budget updates, forecasts, and cash flow tracking
• Maintain clean, complete, and auditable documentation across all assigned projects

Required Experience & Skills

• 24 years of full-time experience in construction or real estate development accounting
• Direct experience with construction job cost accounting
• Familiarity with AIA pay applications, lien waivers, and retainage
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills; comfortable working with imperfect or evolving data
• Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage, Procore, Viewpoint, CMiC, or similar)
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Experience working within a GC, developer, or design-build firm (not purely public accounting)

What We're Looking For

• Comfortable operating independently on assigned projects (not a people-management role)
• Pragmatic, organized, and process-oriented
• Prefers clear ownership and repeatable workflows
• Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments
• Thrives in a growing, imperfect organization where systems are still maturing

- Competitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options - 401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options - Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance - Weekly lunches and team building events - Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs Commuter Benefits Why Vessel- Be part of a mission-driven company transforming housing at scale- Work closely with leadership and core operating teams- Gain exposure to real, active construction projects in a growth-stage environment- Help build the financial foundation of a company scaling rapidly
$80,000 - $100,000 a year