Junior Accountant (Part-time)

Our client, a structural steel fabricator and erector serving the Southern California mixed-use and multifamily market, is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role keeps our financial records accurate and supports the finance team across accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and the monthly close, while building familiarity with construction and job-cost accounting. 

Key Responsibilities 

General Accounting 

• Record and maintain journal entries, ledgers, and financial transactions
• Process accounts payable, including subcontractor and steel/material supplier invoices
• Process accounts receivable and assist with progress billings and retention tracking
• Perform bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures 
• Maintain organized financial documentation and job files 

Project & Cost Support 

• Assist senior accounting staff with job cost data entry and coding to the correct jobs
• Help compile labor and material cost data pulled from Tekla PowerFab
• Support change order and lien waiver documentation 
• Assist with basic variance reporting under supervision 

Compliance & Administrative 

• Support internal and external audits with required documentation 
• Help maintain compliance with GAAP and company policies 
• Assist with OCIP/Non-OCIP insurance billing paperwork on larger jobs
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team

Requirements

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or actively pursuing)
• Progress toward CPA, CMA, or Chartered Accountant is strongly preferred 

Experience 

• 0–2 years of accounting experience; internships considered 
• Exposure to construction or manufacturing accounting is a plus 

Skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP, basic pivot tables)
• Familiarity with accounting software (Netsuite, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
• Good organizational and time-management skills 
• Effective written and verbal communication 

Key Competencies 

• Integrity and confidentiality 
• Eagerness to learn the construction/steel fabrication business 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Reliable and organized