Corporate Construction Accountant - Corporate Office, Goleta, CA

Position Summary

At The Towbes Group, we proudly create communities where people thrive. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, The Towbes Group is an award-winning, fully integrated property management, development, and construction services firm with over 60 years of experience on the Central Coast. We live and breathe these attributes with all we do. As an integral Construction Accounting team member for the Towbes Group, this position will provide extraordinary customer service to our internal team members and external customers, exemplifying the core values and our dedication to quality and service. This position will have direct responsibility as a Construction Accounting team member to assist in the accomplishment of the department's goals and objectives. This position will elevate the team as a member of the company’s high-performance culture that emphasizes Community, Integrity, Quality, ROI, Sustainability, Team, and Customer Service.

Job Overview/Purpose

The Construction/Corporate Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. In addition, they will be responsible for construction project billing, job cost, subcontractor relations, and Compliance Management.

Job Requirements/Essential Duties

Monthly closings and preparation of monthly corporate financial statements.

Responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of development properties.

Issue monthly department budget reports and respond to inquiries.

Prepare and post journal entries.

General ledger operations.

Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts.

Assist with year-end closings.

Administer accounts receivable/prepare and post deposits/cash receipts, misc. billing.

Responsible for all corporate and real estate investments accounts payable.

Review and post payroll journal entries.

Prepare bank transfers, ACH and wire payments.

Reconcile and enter credit card charges for select departments. Gather and file the receipts.

Monitor and resolve bank issues.

Account/bank reconciliations.

Review and process expense reports.

Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.

Special projects as requested by the CFO.

Create bi-monthly check runs, review invoices and releases for payment.

Record project costs in all modules of the Construction Accounting System (general ledger, job cost, project commitments, lien releases, subcontractor payments, accounts receivable, and accounts payable).

Compile and review construction draws for multiple projects.

Track preliminary notices.

Regular follow-up on documents such as releases, change orders, etc.

Request releases from subcontractors and suppliers.

Assist in contract generation, change orders, project billing, and insurance administration.

Prepare monthly journal entries and job cost accruals.

Reconcile general ledger accounts and reconcile bank accounts.

Communicate and assist with handling legal issues, such as mechanic’s liens.

Work closely with subcontractors.

Maintain/respond to shared department email account.

Review and issue monthly allocations for cell phones and fuel.

Handle 1099 submissions for vendors.

Other Duties as assigned.

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Knowledge Skill & Abilities/Prerequisites

High school diploma, or equivalent and relevant experience.

2-3 years of administrative construction management experience.

Construction Accounting Software: 3 years preferred

Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a challenging environment.

Intermediate to advanced-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Ability to evaluate opportunities to streamline workflows using AI, including identifying repetitive tasks suitable for automation.

Ability to use AI to draft announcements, communication templates, tenant notices, and report summaries while maintaining accuracy and professional tone.

Ability to critically review and verify AI-generated content for accuracy, confidentiality, compliance, and alignment with the Towbes Group standard.

Ability to work in a manner consistent with having a high level of integrity, honesty, courage, and loyalty.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Provide high-quality customer service to both internal and external customers.

The ability to put people first in all aspects of your position.

Work with the intent of the betterment of our community.

Ability to effectively comprehend and interpret policies and procedures in the work environment.

Ability to collaborate effectively as a team member.

Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.

Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks within prescribed time frames.

Ability to complete tasks within prescribed time frames.

Ability to disseminate information and guidelines clearly to others and check for understanding

Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of employees and customers.

Professional in verbal and written communication.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to create and/or write reports, business correspondence, and/or procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills and Reasoning Ability

Ability to calculate figures and perform basic math functions. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, repetitive wrist movements, talk, hear, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to stand for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift, push, pull, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described above represent the work environment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical requirements outlined represent those necessary to carry out these duties. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What Towbes Offers

Competitive wages! This a full-time, non-exempt hourly pay range: $36.06 - $54.33

A rewarding work environment

Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability

401k and liberal company match

Paid vacation/sick time programs

Local Coastal Housing Partnership benefits