# Temporary Construction Accountant at GHJ

Temporary Construction Accountant at GHJ in Phoenix, AZ. On-site. Posted October 1, 2026.

- Company: GHJ
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Workplace: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/35289c2a-0774-4bca-93d7-eeff4648122e/apply
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/temporary-construction-accountant-ghj-p11tsb

## Requirements

- Construction accounting experience required
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes
- WIP and job costing experience strongly preferred
- Sage Construction Software experience is a significant plus
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively

## Description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A growing organization is seeking an experienced **Construction Accountant** to provide interim support to its accounting function. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on construction accounting professional who can step in quickly, work directly with the CFO, and take ownership of key accounting responsibilities, with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

The Temporary Construction Accountant will support day-to-day accounting with a particular focus on construction-related accounting, WIP, and job costing. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, researching discrepancies, and delivering accurate work within established deadlines.

### Key Responsibilities

- Support day-to-day accounting functions and financial processes

- Assist with WIP (Work in Progress) accounting and job costing

- Maintain accurate accounting records and financial reporting

- Use Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial information

- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues

- Partner directly with the CFO on accounting projects and special requests

- Communicate accounting and financial information clearly to management

- Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule

### Qualifications

- **Construction accounting experience required**

- Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes

- WIP and job costing experience strongly preferred

- **Sage Construction Software** experience is a significant plus

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively

### Why Join?

- Opportunity to work directly with the CFO and make an immediate impact

- Hands-on exposure across construction accounting, WIP, and job costing

- Potential to transition from temporary to a permanent position

- Opportunity to take ownership in an environment that values accuracy and independence

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