Mid Level Construction Accountant

and the job listing Expires on February 6, 2026

Tri-State Civil Construction, LLC is a leading union contractor specializing in deep foundation solutions, construction dewatering, groundwater filtration, and geotechnical services across New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. We deliver high-quality, turnkey infrastructure support with decades of collective industry experience.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated mid-level Accountant to join our team. This role will support the daily accounting operations
, including WIP reports, union audits, insurance audits, bank reconciliation, job cost analysis, and month-end closing. The ideal candidate has experience in construction accounting
, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems.

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Enter payroll into Sage and reconcile with ADP/MITER payroll reports.
• Run job cost through Sage for projects and ensure proper allocation of expenses.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations daily and monthly.
• Record and reconcile inter-company transactions
  .
• Maintain accurate Sage data records
  , including payroll rates and employee status.
• Maintain and update fixed asset list and depreciation schedules
  .
• Maintain Work in Progress (WIP) schedules for construction projects.
• Assist with month-end closing and year-end financial review
  .
• Support sales tax filings and 1099 preparation
  .
• Serve as the primary contact for accounting-related inquiries.
• Generate financial and accounting reports as needed.
• Provide support on special projects or other accounting tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  .
• Strong attention to detail
  , organization, and work ethic.

• Opportunity to work with a growing construction firm with diverse projects.
• Collaborative environment where your work directly impacts project success.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including bonuses, PTO, 401K and medical/dental/vision coverage.