Need a Rockstar Construction Accounting & Compliance Coordinator
- Berkeley, California
- Full Time
Hi! We're Vought Constructiona high-end residential builder based in Berkeley, specializing in complex remodels and custom homes. We're passionate about building beautiful, technically challenging spaces. We're a small company and growing. We want someone that wants to grow with us.
Were looking for a detail-obsessed, financially fluent professional who can give me us clear picture of the companys health at all times. Youll be responsible for managing the financial heartbeat of our businessfrom job costing and WIP reports to compliance, payroll, lien releases, green halo, and vendor invoicing. This position is critical. We will rely on you heavily for understanding the numbers of the company. We need a snapshot of the company's performance each week for our financial meeting.
You'll collaborate directly with our CPA and will be trained by a consultant to align with our systems and expectations. Our accounting is not where we want it to be and we need someone to come in and turn that around. I'd like to move us to a percentage of completion accounting too.
Who We Are
Vought Construction is a small, tight-knit team known for exceptional craftsmanship, clear communication, and precision on some of the Bay Areas most interesting projects. We value people who take ownership, think independently, and want to grow with us.
There's a lot to the roll but you will have someone working directly under you to help with data entry and any other assistance you need. We a use BBSI for the payroll and HR. This makes payroll very easy, just inputting their hours. Our CPA will double check end of month reconciliations too.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile financial accounts in QuickBooks Online
Manage payroll processing and track employee benefits
Generate and maintain Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports to track job profitability
Handle accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and monthly adjusting entries
Track job budgets, lien releases, insurance certificates, and contract compliance
Manage monthly financial statement production
Work closely with the CPA to ensure proper classification and reconciliation
Enter vendor invoices and distribute labor to jobs at the cost code level in Jobtread
Oversee weekly check runs and resolve unit or cost discrepancies
Assist with audit prep, insurance renewals, licensing, and other compliance tasks
Assist with HR coordination
Maintain organized digital filing systems and internal processes
What Were Looking For
Experience with QuickBooks and general accounting workflows
Familiarity with construction finances: lien releases, job cost tracking, and WIP reports
Experience with payroll, AP/AR, and monthly financial close
Bonus: experience using Buildertrend or JobTread
Extremely organized, able to manage multiple workflows and deadlines
Great communication skills and a team-player attitude
Self-motivated and confident working in a flexible, independent environment
Trustworthy with sensitive financial data and high attention to detail
Compensation & Schedule
Hourly: $40$50/hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Full-time (3240 hrs/week) | Hybrid (34 days/week in office, but flexibleas long as the job gets done)
Hybrid work flexibility your results matter more than your location
72 hours sick pay, 24 hours paid holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance
CalSavers retirement program
How to Apply
Email your resume and a short note about why this role is a fit for you.
Were looking for a detail-obsessed, financially fluent professional who can give me us clear picture of the companys health at all times. Youll be responsible for managing the financial heartbeat of our businessfrom job costing and WIP reports to compliance, payroll, lien releases, green halo, and vendor invoicing. This position is critical. We will rely on you heavily for understanding the numbers of the company. We need a snapshot of the company's performance each week for our financial meeting.
You'll collaborate directly with our CPA and will be trained by a consultant to align with our systems and expectations. Our accounting is not where we want it to be and we need someone to come in and turn that around. I'd like to move us to a percentage of completion accounting too.
Who We Are
Vought Construction is a small, tight-knit team known for exceptional craftsmanship, clear communication, and precision on some of the Bay Areas most interesting projects. We value people who take ownership, think independently, and want to grow with us.
There's a lot to the roll but you will have someone working directly under you to help with data entry and any other assistance you need. We a use BBSI for the payroll and HR. This makes payroll very easy, just inputting their hours. Our CPA will double check end of month reconciliations too.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile financial accounts in QuickBooks Online
Manage payroll processing and track employee benefits
Generate and maintain Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports to track job profitability
Handle accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and monthly adjusting entries
Track job budgets, lien releases, insurance certificates, and contract compliance
Manage monthly financial statement production
Work closely with the CPA to ensure proper classification and reconciliation
Enter vendor invoices and distribute labor to jobs at the cost code level in Jobtread
Oversee weekly check runs and resolve unit or cost discrepancies
Assist with audit prep, insurance renewals, licensing, and other compliance tasks
Assist with HR coordination
Maintain organized digital filing systems and internal processes
What Were Looking For
Experience with QuickBooks and general accounting workflows
Familiarity with construction finances: lien releases, job cost tracking, and WIP reports
Experience with payroll, AP/AR, and monthly financial close
Bonus: experience using Buildertrend or JobTread
Extremely organized, able to manage multiple workflows and deadlines
Great communication skills and a team-player attitude
Self-motivated and confident working in a flexible, independent environment
Trustworthy with sensitive financial data and high attention to detail
Compensation & Schedule
Hourly: $40$50/hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Full-time (3240 hrs/week) | Hybrid (34 days/week in office, but flexibleas long as the job gets done)
Hybrid work flexibility your results matter more than your location
72 hours sick pay, 24 hours paid holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance
CalSavers retirement program
How to Apply
Email your resume and a short note about why this role is a fit for you.
Job ID: 489159403
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025
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