Junior Controller

Job Description

Area:
Glendale, AZ

Start pay $25-$27.00 / HR

Temp to HIRE

2+ years of experience required.

The Junior Controller supports the financial operations of the company by overseeing daily accounting functions, assisting with monthly closes, job‑cost reporting, project financials, and compliance.

• Assist with preparing monthly financial statements, WIP schedules, and job-cost reports.
• Review project budgets, committed costs, and actuals.
• Support forecasts, cash-flow projections, and margin analysis.
• Maintain accurate cost coding for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and change orders.
• Oversee AP/AR activities and ensure timely posting of invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Support payroll accounting including job-cost allocations and certified payroll when applicable.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, vendor statements, and project accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close including accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and construction accounting standards.
• Help maintain audit‑ready files for lenders, bonding companies, insurance audits, and CPA reviews.
• Support subcontractor compliance including COIs, W‑9s, and lien waivers.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Operations regarding change orders, retention, and billings.
• Review pay applications before submission.
• Monitor contract values, budget changes, and cost‑to‑complete.
• Use construction accounting software (e.g., Foundation, Viewpoint, Sage, Procore Financials).
• Maintain financial dashboards and KPIs.
• Identify workflow improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience; construction accounting preferred.
• Experience with Foundation or similar software is a plus.

• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, retention, and billing cycles.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Proactive, solution‑oriented
• High integrity
• Strong follow‑through
• Team‑oriented

About Hire Quest Direct

Hire Quest Direct is a nationwide staffing company specializing in construction, light industrial, hospitality, and event staffing. With locations across the country, we connect reliable workers with companies that need skilled and general labor fast. For two decades, we’ve supported contractors, developers, and businesses with dependable staffing solutions built on safety, reliability, and service. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at every level of our organization.

As a premier nationwide staffing agency, Hire Quest Direct connects businesses with the talent they need while fostering professional growth and opportunities for workers.

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