Position: Accounting Assistant (Construction)
Location: Manassas, VA (In Person)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 per year, based on experience
About the Role
This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on accuracy, organization, and execution. You will work closely with our Accounting Specialist to ensure job cost data, payroll, and financial records are accurate and up to date across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with entry of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and job cost coding in Sage
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes through data entry and documentation
Assist with client invoicing and billing support as directed
Support weekly payroll processing, including time entry and tracking employee hours
Assist with certified payroll reporting and compliance requirements
Maintain organized and accurate financial and job records
Track receipts, expenses, and job-related costs across multiple projects
Communicate with internal teams to gather job and cost information
Support the Accounting Specialist with daily accounting tasks and workload
Identify and flag discrepancies or missing information in job cost or payroll data
Maintain professional and collaborative communication with team members
Qualifications
Experience with Sage or similar accounting software preferred
Prior experience in construction accounting or job cost environments strongly preferred
Experience with payroll processing, certified payroll experience is a major plus
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Comfortable working with multiple departments and field teams