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