Construction Accountant

BC Traffic Specialist, an InfraStripe Company

For over 25 years BC Traffic Specialist has been a top provider of traffic solutions and services throughout California. Combined, our sales team has over 100 years of experience within the traffic industry with a depth of knowledge second to none.

Position Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Construction Accountant to support our Finance Department in managing accounts payable, purchase order processing, finance tracking, inventory oversight, and other administrative tasks. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial operations, supporting project setup, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and external requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Accounts payable processing and organization
• Preparation of weekly check run for submission to corporate
• Tracking of DMV payments and ensure registration and tags are received
• Coordinate with Fleet Manager on Shop/Fleet purchase orders. Communicate with vendors on open orders and any invoice discrepancies
• Obtain City business licenses as needed
• Communicate with corporate office on invoices, validating invoice information once posted and work through issues.

Purchase Order Processing

• Track purchase orders in the system, ensure they are receipted and completed timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders to ensure accuracy prior to sending to corporate offices for payment processing.
• Follow up with departments on open/on hold/pending approval order on a periodic basis (weekly/monthly)

Finance Related

• Pull winning bids monthly and reconcile to ERP system to obtain a backlog of winning bids that we have not received contracts
• Set up new projects in Acumatica and bid folders on shared drive

o Import bids from bidding software into ERP system

o Obtain project budgets from the Estimating team on projects not originated from bidding software and enter into the ERP system

• Review job cost reports monthly for our large projects to ensure revenue and expenses match the period incurred.

Inventory

• Designate inventory items to be part of the weekly cycle count to the Sign Shop Manager and Warehouse Manager. Research any large variances.
• Work with management team on semi-annual inventory counts and building a cohesive process for accurate counts.
• Perform periodic audits high volume/high dollar inventory items

Miscellaneous

• Act as the backup for payroll processing
• Complete certified payroll
• Document processes as they are established and communicate to the management team
• Assist Manager with administrative responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting, job costing, & accounts payable with a focus on construction
• Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably Acumatica or similar platforms).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook).
• Experience with inventory or payroll processes is a plus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

BC Traffic Specialist is in Garden Grove, CA. Local travel will be required.

BC Traffic, an InfraStripe Company, is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.