Pearl Talent is hiring a Construction Accountant (U.S. Construction/Design-Build Focus)

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote (Must have significant overlap with U.S. Eastern Time hours; experience with U.S. construction highly preferred)

Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full-Time

Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST or 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST (40 hours/week)

Location: Remote; open globally, preference for candidates with U.S. construction or design-build experience

Holidays Observed: U.S. HolidaysAbout Pearl TalentPearl partners with the crème de la crème of global talent, connecting top-tier candidates with groundbreaking startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B and boast backing from powerhouse investors like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. We're on the hunt for razor-sharp talent who can grow with our clients long-term. Some of our candidates have even been flown out to the US and EU, with career trajectories that match onshore professionals.Want to know our core mission? Check out our storyWhy Work with Us?

We're not your typical recruiting firm. We're laser-focused on placing candidates with visionary US and EU founders who are committed to their team's long-term success. Perks include retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, plus a killer annual community retreat.About the Partner CompanyThis is a rapidly growing design-build firm that's reimagining wellness spaces. They craft custom spas and thermal amenities that blend high-end architectural design with community-focused construction. With a stellar reputation in the U.S. wellness and construction market, they're all about merging design excellence with flawless technical execution.Role OverviewWe're seeking a detail-obsessed Construction Accountant to take the reins on construction finance, project-based accounting, and operational billing for our executive team. You'll be the financial backbone, ensuring rock-solid accuracy in financial records, managing billing cycles (AIA documentation included), tracking job costs and profitability, and supporting compliance across multiple states.

This is a hands-on, full-cycle construction accounting role with a clear path to potentially becoming a Controller as the business scales.Key Responsibilities

• Construction Project Billing: Craft, review, and submit monthly billing and requisition packages for construction and design projects, mastering those AIA G702/G703 forms.
• Job Cost Tracking: Manage project-specific cost accounting using QuickBooks and internal spreadsheets, ensuring operations and accounting are in perfect sync.
• Financial Reconciliation & Reporting: Partner with the company bookkeeper to reconcile project accounts, track profitability, and support financial reporting.
• Tax Documentation & Compliance: Prepare documentation for quarterly sales tax filings and navigate multi-state tax compliance alongside the company's CPA.
• Bookkeeping Support: Take the lead on or support internal bookkeeping workflows, depending on your experience and the team's needs.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement ways to streamline accounting processes, boost accuracy, and provide crystal-clear visibility for project managers and executives.

Non-Negotiables:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in construction accounting, bookkeeping, or finance for a U.S.-based construction or design-build firm
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel/Google Sheets
• Deep understanding of project-based accounting, AIA billing formats, job cost tracking, and profitability reporting
• Highly organized, proactive self-starter who can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Unwavering integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information
• Comfortable working remotely and proficient with cloud-based collaboration tools

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience as the primary accountant or finance lead for design, architecture, or construction firms
• Familiarity with Asana or any project management tool
• Experience coordinating across multiple time zones or supporting global project teams

• Fully remote position with competitive salary based on experience
• Paid vacation and U.S. holidays
• Direct mentorship from industry leaders
• Opportunity to grow into a Controller role as the company expands
• Professional development and ongoing training resources

Our Recruitment Process:

1. Application
2. Screening
3. Skills Assessment
4. Top-grading interview
5. Client Interview
6. Job Offer
7. Client Onboarding