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