Construction Controller/Bookkeeper

Construction Project Accountant/BookkeeperApartment Company Group Construction, LLC Independent Contract Position | HybridPosition OverviewApartment Company Group Construction is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Construction Project Controller/Bookkeeper on an in-office contract basis. This is a strictly financial role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financials of our multifamily and commercial construction projects, from job costing and cash management to construction loan draws, month-end close, and audit-ready financial records.The ideal candidate has extensive experience with bank-financed construction projects of $5 million and above and understands the financial requirements of construction lending. Key ResponsibilitiesDay-to-Day Financial Oversight·        Oversee the daily financial operations of multiple active construction projects.·        Process accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately and on schedule.·        Manage cash flow and prepare cash forecasts and payment schedules.·        Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts monthly.·        Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and chart of accounts.Job Costing & Financial Reporting·        Establish and enter approved budgets into the accounting system maintaining job cost records by cost code. ·        Track committed costs, change order financial impacts, retainage (payable and receivable), and cost-to-complete.·        Prepare monthly job cost, budget-vs-actual, and work-in-progress (WIP) reports for ownership and project leadership.·        Identify budget variances and cost overruns early and report them to leadership.·        Lead month-end, quarterly and year-end close and coordinate with the outside CPA on financial statements and tax preparation.Construction Loans & Billing·        Prepare and submit monthly construction loan draw packages, including AIA G702/G703 pay applications, invoices, and supporting financial documentation. Project financial forecasting. ·        Work directly with lenders, owners, and owner representatives on funding, draw ·        requests, and loan requirements.·        Track loan balances, interest reserves, and remaining funds by project.·        Review subcontractor and vendor pay applications against contract values, schedules of values, and approved budgets before payment.Audits & Financial Records·        Keep all financial records audit-ready at all times, in both digital and paper form.·        Prepare financial documentation and schedules for lender, CPA, insurance, and tax audits, and serve as the primary financial point of contact through the audit process.·        Build and maintain organized financial filing systems and record retention procedures so any record can be located quickly.·        Track financial deadlines, including loan draws, tax filings, and reporting dates.·        Prepare project financial closeouts, including retention billings and final reconciliations.Qualifications·        5+ years of construction bookkeeping, project accounting, or project controller experience.·        Proven experience with bank-financed construction projects with a minimum of $5 million preferably more. ·        Strong working knowledge of construction loan procedures, draw packages, and lender financial documentation.·        Solid understanding of job costing, retainage, progress billing, AIA pay applications, and construction accounting principles.·        Experience preparing for and supporting lender, CPA, insurance, and tax audits.·        Exceptionally organized, with a track record of keeping financial records clean, complete, and current.·        High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines without anything falling through the cracks.·        Professional communication skills when working with lenders, owners, and leadership.·        Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.·        Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise/Online, Buildertrend, or similar construction accounting software preferred.Contract Terms & What We Offer·        In-office independent contract position·        Competitive contract rate based on experience·        Long-term engagement supporting multiple active projects·        Professional, team-oriented work environment·        Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding construction companyHow to Apply:Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your construction accounting experience, particularly with bank-financed projects, loan draw administration, job costing, and audit preparation. Please include your expected contract rate and earliest available start date.