Accountant

Job Summary

A growing construction materials manufacturer in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity focused on full charge Accounts Receivable, collections, and payroll. This is a senior, hands-on accounting role designed for someone who can take ownership, move quickly, maintain accuracy, and support critical financial operations in a fast-paced construction-related environment.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys responsibility, clean processes, and direct impact. You will work closely with operations, dispatch, AP, and leadership to keep receivables current, payroll accurate, and financial records reliable. The environment is practical, team-oriented, and built around accountability, communication, and trust. Candidates who thrive here are proactive, detail-obsessed, comfortable with collections conversations, and confident working across systems and departments.

Key Responsibilities

- Own the full Accounts Receivable cycle, including invoicing, payment tracking, customer account maintenance, and collections.
- Perform collection calls, customer follow-ups, escalations, and aging management to keep receivables accurate and current.
- Manage customer credit limits, payment terms, pre-liens, and liens as required within a construction-related accounting environment.
- Process weekly payroll with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to deadlines.
- Support month-end close through journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
- Maintain accurate records in Sage 100 Contractor and coordinate closely with dispatch, AP, and ownership.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $70,000 to $90,000 per year.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 days per week.
- Work arrangement: On-site in San Jose, CA. No remote work.

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Additional Skills

Must know Sage 100 Contractor, previous collection calls for accounts receivable. Experience in construction or commercial landscaping, or commercial plumbing industry background. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.