Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RedHammer is a fast-growing construction-only outsourced accounting firm that helps construction companies improve their financial operations. The Accounting Consultant will own day-to-day client relationships, coordinate a small accounting team, and provide hands-on support for monthly close, financial reporting, and job costing. The role also involves client guidance, process improvement, and mentoring junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned construction clients
- Coordinate the accounting team supporting your clients to ensure deliverables are completed on time and to standard
- Execute monthly close activities, including reconciliations, job costing review, and financial reporting
- Review financial results with your Team Controller and flag issues, risks, or cleanup needs
- Analyze job cost reports and identify items requiring correction or client follow-up
- Support clients with goal setting, process improvements, and ongoing financial guidance
- Coordinate with outside partners (CPA firms, banks, insurance providers) as needed
- Manage client data collection and ensure timely receipt of items needed for close
- Identify workflow improvements that reduce friction for clients and your team
- Provide day-to-day guidance to junior team members assigned to your accounts
- Maintain consistent documentation and communication to support continuity and quality
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of accounting experience with a strong grasp of core accounting principles
- Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines (multi-client experience is a plus)
- Strong client communication skills (written, verbal, and on calls)
- High attention to detail with a quality-first mindset
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- Experience working in accounting software (QuickBooks, IES, QBO, Sage, or similar)
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Construction accounting experience (job costing, WIP, AIA billing)
- Strong QuickBooks Online experience; Sage 300 CRE and/or Foundation experience a plus
- Prior CAS (Client Accounting Services) / outsourced accounting experience
- Familiarity with construction tools (Adaptive, Procore, Knowify, Bill.com, Ramp, etc.)
- CPA/CMA (or actively pursuing)
- Experience coordinating small teams in a service delivery environment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
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