Commercial Construction Lending Accountant

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Commercial Construction Lending Accountant to join a leading Company located in the Tampa, FL surrounding area.

• Develop and monitor project budgets, collaborating with managers to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs for internal and external reporting.
• Process and verify invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies; perform 3-way match of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts; obtain approvals, prepare payment batches (checks, ACH, wires), and reconcile vendor statements to maintain timely and accurate payments.
• Oversee construction loan draw processes, leveraging automation for efficiency.
• Apply percentage-of-completion accounting and other specialized methods.
• Structure finances to strengthen bonding and surety credibility.
• Implement job costing systems to streamline operations.
• Set up robust accounting systems from day one.
• Advise on lending options and identify financial improvements.
• Handle prevailing wage compliance, contract management, and bonding requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in construction accounting and loan draw processes.
• Familiarity with surety and bonding requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and job costing systems.

• CPA certification, experience with automated loan draw systems, and knowledge of prevailing wage regulations.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance