Construction Client Accountant

<h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Construction Client Accountant</b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Remote | Construction Accounting | Sage 100 Contractor | Client-Facing</b></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">You know construction accounting. You take pride in getting the details right. And you enjoy helping clients keep things accurate, organized, and moving forward.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">This is an ongoing client accounting role supporting multiple construction clients’ day-to-day operations, including payroll, reconciliations, billing, audit support, and construction accounting work within Sage 100 Contractor.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><em>This is a full-time W-2 role and not a software implementation, ERP consulting, or configuration position.</em></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong>Important — Please Read Before Applying</strong></span></span></span></h2><h2></h2><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Sage 100 Contractor experience is strongly preferred, and candidates with recent, hands-on Sage 100 Contractor experience will be prioritized.</span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Candidates with strong construction accounting experience in comparable systems (Spectrum, Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, Dynamics, etc.) may also be considered if they demonstrate strong payroll, job costing, WIP, and construction accounting depth.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>What You’ll Do</b></span></span></span></h2><h2></h2><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">As a Construction Client Accountant, you will:</span></span></span></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Manage day-to-day accounting functions for a portfolio of construction clients</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Personally process payroll, including payroll taxes and filings</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Perform bank reconciliations, sales tax filings, month-end close, billing support, and routine audit/year-end support</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Support job costing, WIP, progress billing, AP/AR, and related construction accounting needs</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Support clients with ongoing accounting needs and day-to-day Sage 100 Contractor accounting workflows</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Maintain accurate records and a clean audit trail across all client work</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Identify and resolve issues independently when possible</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Communicate clearly with clients and follow through on commitments</span></span></span></h2></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>What This Role Looks Like</b></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>This role is:</b></span></span></span></h2><h2></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Hands-on construction accounting and payroll work</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Managing a portfolio of clients</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Working independently with a high level of ownership</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Supporting real, day-to-day client accounting needs</span></span></span></h2></li></ul><h2></h2><h2></h2><h2></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Building trusted relationships with recurring clients</span></span></span><br> </h2></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>​​​​​​​This role is not:</b></span></span></span></h2><h2></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">ERP implementation or software consulting</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">High-level accounting strategy or oversight-only work</span></span></span></h2></li></ul><h2></h2><h2></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Report writing or data analytics</span></span></span><br> </h2></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>​​​​​​​What You Bring</b></span></span></span></h2><h2></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">​​​​​​​Strong construction accounting experience</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Sage 100 Contractor experience strongly preferred</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Hands-on payroll experience, including payroll taxes and filings</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, progress billing, AP/AR, and month-end close</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Hands-on accounting experience with direct responsibility for completing the work, not solely reviewing or overseeing others</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities independently</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong organization, accuracy, and follow-through</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Comfort working in a high-autonomy environment </span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2>​​​​​​​<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to step into an existing client environment and contribute with minimal ramp-up</span></span></span></h2></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>What Makes You Stand Out</b></span></span></span></h2><h2></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience working across multiple construction companies or clients</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Sage 100 Contractor experience</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Union payroll experience</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience supporting audits or year-end accounting needs</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to explain accounting concepts clearly to non-accountants</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-driven environment</span></span></span></h2></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>What Success Looks Like</b></span></span></span></h2><h2></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Clients trust your accuracy and responsiveness</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Deadlines are consistently met across your client portfolio</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Books are clean, reconciled, and audit-ready</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Payroll and filings are accurate and on time</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Clients rely on you as their go-to for day-to-day accounting support</span></span></span></h2></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">​​​​​​​<b style="font-size:12pt;">How We Work</b></span></span></span></h2><h2></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">High autonomy: you manage your own schedule and priorities</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong support: leadership, IT, and business applications teams are available when needed</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">No ego, no drama: we show up, do the work, and support each other</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Teaching mindset: we help clients improve, not just complete tasks</span></span></span></h2></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Compensation & Details</b></span></span></span></h2><h2></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">U.S. work authorization required. No sponsorship available</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Salary: Commensurate with experience</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Fully remote</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Flexible schedule with accountability to deadlines</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Clients across multiple time zones</span></span></span></h2></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Benefits</b></span></span></span></h2><h2></h2><ul><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Paid time off, with increased flexibility over time</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Fully remote work environment</span></span></span></h2></li><li><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong internal resources</span></span></span></h2></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>About Syscon</b></span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Syscon has been helping construction companies get more out of their technology since 1989. As a long-time Sage Business Partner, we bring deep expertise in construction accounting systems along with a full team supporting IT, business applications, and client operations.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">You won’t be on an island here. You’ll have the backing of a team that knows this space and is committed to doing things the right way.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Syscon is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws.</span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">​​​​​​​</span></span></span></h2>

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