Construction Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk for diversified construction group in Fresno, CA - Temporary to Hire

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Salary: $20 - $25 per hour

A bit about us:

Established Central Valley contractor specializing in heavy civil work, including grading, paving, concrete, and underground utilities. Known for a strong safety culture, hands-on crews, and delivering projects efficiently.

The construction Accounting Clerk will be assisting in multiple areas, experience with payroll is a plus. This is a full-time, 40-hours per week job, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Why join us?

Opportunity to get your foot in the door with a long-standing, stable organization that supports essential infrastructure work
Temp-to-hire pathway allows you to prove your skills and transition into a long-term role
Hands-on accounting experience in a fast-paced, real-world environment (AP, AR, invoicing, and general accounting support)
Work alongside an experienced team that values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration
Consistent schedule and local Fresno-area role—no commuting headaches or uncertainty

Job Details

Job Details:

Our company is seeking a talented and experienced Consulting Construction Accounting Clerk to add to our dynamic Accounting & Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to apply their skills and knowledge in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing a wide range of financial tasks, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our company’s financial operations.

Responsibilities:

As a Consulting Construction Accounting Clerk, you will be expected to perform the following duties:

1. Manage and process invoices, expenses, payroll, and vendor payments accurately and timely.
2. Use Microsoft Excel and Office to maintain and update financial records, including data entry tasks.
3. Use Ten Key for data entry and mathematical calculations.
4. Manage and oversee organization's financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations.
5. Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
6. Conduct regular ledger maintenance and aging report preparation.
7. Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support.
8. Maintain accurate records of financial transactions by establishing accounts and posting transactions.
9. Develop and implement systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting information.
10. Work closely with the accounting team to create and analyze financial reports.
11. Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
12. Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial reports, which may include income statements, balance sheets, and expense reports.
13. Implement and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that the department is adhering to all organizational standards.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Consulting Construction Accounting Clerk position should possess the following qualifications:

1. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the Accounting and Finance industry.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.
3. Proven ability to manage and process invoices, expenses, payroll, and vendor payments.
4. Strong experience with Ten Key, time management, matching, batching, coding, general ledger, bank reconciliations, aging report, and costing.
5. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting and legislation.
7. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
10. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
11. A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related…