Assistant Accountant - Operational Finance

About the Role

Key responsibilities include supporting billing and accounts receivable to meet client contract requirements, auditing client billing and project ledgers for compliance with contracts, GAAP, and company policy, and processing both vendor and subcontractor invoices while ensuring lien waivers, contracts, and insurance documentation are in place. The incumbent also assists with the monthly close, updates project assets and rentals for insurance purposes, helps finalize project financial closeouts, and responds to internal and external audit requests. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. • Assist accountant in meeting client contractual billing and accounts receivable requirements. • Audit client billing and project ledgers for compliance with contracts, GAAP, and company policies. • Process vendor invoices and maintain up‑to‑date accounts payable for assigned projects. • Process subcontractor invoices, ensuring lien waivers, contracts, and insurance are in place. • Support monthly close by posting or accruing client bills and project costs. • Update project assets and rentals monthly for insurance documentation. • Aid project financial closeout, confirming final contract amounts and required documentation. • Respond to internal and external audit requests.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸billing support
• ▸invoice processing
• ▸audit compliance
• ▸monthly close
• ▸asset updates
• ▸closeout support

What You Bring

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience, and demonstrate general knowledge of basic accounting principles. The role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight while also collaborating effectively in a team environment. Strong work ethic, integrity, communication skills, data‑entry proficiency, and competence with MS Office and database applications are essential. The position involves physical demands such as climbing stairs, ladders, and using construction hoists, as well as the ability to work in noisy, outdoor, and potentially hazardous construction sites with exposure to moving equipment, fumes, and weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. Turner Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience. • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and GAAP. • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and accurate with strong self‑checking habits. • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and collaboratively in a team. • Strong work ethic, integrity, adaptability, and motivation to assume new responsibilities. • Effective written and verbal communication and general office skills. • Proficient in data entry, databases, and MS Office applications.

Requirements

• ▸accounting degree
• ▸gaap
• ▸ms office
• ▸data entry
• ▸detail‑oriented
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

Compensation is provided on a salaried, non‑exempt basis, and Turner Construction offers a flexible benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness programs, voluntary legal and identity‑theft plans, life insurance, and both short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. Employees also receive paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end‑of‑year appreciation pay.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time