Job Description

Accountant / Bookkeeper (Construction + Draw / Compliance)

Location: Nashville, TN
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 (DOE) + Bonus / Incentive + Benefits

Overview:
We’re representing a high-end custom home builder seeking an experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage full-cycle accounting with a construction focus. You’ll be integral in draw management, job costing, compliance, and financial reporting — ensuring transparency and integrity in project finances.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable (vendor invoices) and accounts receivable (client invoices, draw requests), coding to projects & cost codes.

• Prepare draw request packages and coordinate with lenders, clients, and internal teams.

• Maintain accurate job cost accounting: daily transaction logs, allocations, variance analysis & reconciliations.

• Produce monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), plus project-specific reports.

• Reconcile vendor accounts, retainage, loan accounts, and intercompany entries.

• Conduct post-project financial reviews to capture lessons and update cost assumptions.

• Ensure strict internal controls, document retention, and compliance with financial and lending standards.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of accounting / bookkeeping experience, ideally in construction or project-based businesses.

• Familiarity with QuickBooks, BuilderTrend or similar PM/accounting platforms.

• Solid understanding of job cost accounting, draw cycles, and project-based finance.

• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Strong interpersonal/communication skills for liaising with PMs, vendors, clients, and auditors.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary competitive based on experience.

• Eligibility for performance-based bonus (e.g. on accuracy, cost savings, timely draw approvals).

• Benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement/401k).

• Paid time off, holidays, flexible work environment (with required in-office schedule).

• Career growth potential (opportunity to advance into a Controller role)

• Positive, team-centered culture and participation in company-wide events or perks.

Send your resume to mfuller@ talentsphere.ca for confidential consideration. Take the next step in your career with a company that values expertise, leadership, and long-term growth.

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