Construction Accountant in Fife, Washington at Tahoma Construction Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Tahoma Construction Services (TCS), a general contracting subsidiary of Puyallup Tribal Enterprises, is looking for an experienced Construction Accountant to manage project accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and day-to-day accounting activities for construction operations. This role requires a strong understanding of the financial and contractual relationship between subcontractors and general contractors, along with the ability to support project teams with accurate, timely financial information.

TCS is focused on leveraging our existing assets to generate above-market returns for the Puyallup Tribe and our strategic partners. We are looking for highly motivated professionals with proven technical, strategic, and analytical skills. This critical role will support our accounting and leadership teams as we continue to grow and diversify our business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage job cost accounting, including cost coding, budget tracking, and cost-to-complete analysis
• Prepare and review project billings, payment applications, accounts receivable, and collections
• Process subcontractor invoices and payment applications; verify contract terms, lien releases, insurance requirements, and supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate subcontractor and vendor records and support timely, contract-compliant payments
• Reconcile project costs, general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and related schedules
• Prepare monthly financial reports, work-in-progress schedules, and project profitability analyses
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, estimators, and operations staff to identify and resolve job cost or billing issues
• Support payroll accounting, certified payroll reporting, and prevailing wage compliance for public works projects
• Assist with audits, tax filings, licensing, bonding, and other regulatory or contractual reporting requirements
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, accounting procedures, and complete documentation
• Identify opportunities for improvements, identify potential areas of risk, and share information with key stakeholders to maximize results throughout TCS
• Use all company resources efficiently to promote maximum financial results for TCS; maintain TCS equipment and assets to maximize return on investment
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships and with all employees, vendors, business partners, government/regulatory entities, and communities in which we operate
• Strictly follow workplace safety measures; safeguard the welfare of all employees, guests, visitors, and business partners at all times; promptly report workplace risks, incidents, injuries, and near misses
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all sensitive and proprietary business information and safeguard TCS assets at all times

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field
• 3+ of construction accounting experience with a licensed contractor
• Strong understanding of the subcontractor-to-general-contractor relationship, including subcontracts, change orders, progress billings, retention, lien releases, and payment requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion concepts, work-in-progress reporting, and construction financial controls
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard accounting systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to make wise decisions using effectual mix of analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and external partners
• Ability to effectively multi-task, and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Culturally sensitive and works well with the full diversity of our company and community
• Uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours to accommodate business needs
• Ability to pass background check

Preferred

• Experience using Spectrum construction accounting software
• Experience with prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll, and public works projects
• Familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local construction compliance requirements

ABOUT TAHOMA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Tahoma Construction Services, LLC (TCS) is a sole subsidiary of Puyallup Tribal Enterprises, Inc. (PTE), which is the economic development arm of one of the largest Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest. Socially, our objectives are to increase our land asset base for the Tribe and to create jobs and job training opportunities for tribal members. Economically, TCS is focused on capitalizing on our internal development opportunities and leveraging our status as a tribal owned general contractor to expand our contracting opportunities to generate above-market returns for the Tribe and our strategic partners. Tribal and Indian preference employer as required by law.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit an application online at: https://apply.jobappnetwork.com/tahoma-construction-services/en