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Live In Construction Accountant Jobs in Virginia

Allan Myers

Cost Accountant 2026 (Fairfax, VA)

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$76K - $84K/yr

Responsibilities Allan Myers is looking for a dedicated and meticulous Construction Cost Accountant with experience in construction accounting and the ambition to work hard on big, exciting projects.

Schnabel

Staff Accountant

Sterling, VA · On-site

... in geostructural design-build and underground construction. With a portfolio of thousands of ... We live by this belief to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and ...

Cherry Bekaert

Project Accountant

Gainesville, VA · On-site +1

$60K - $78K/yr

What We're Looking For * 2+ years of experience in project accounting, cost accounting, construction accounting, or FP&A. * Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and project financial ...

Schnabel

Staff Accountant

Sterling, VA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

... in geostructural design-build and underground construction. With a portfolio of thousands of ... We live by this belief to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and ...

Schnabel

Staff Accountant

Sterling, VA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

... in geostructural design-build and underground construction. With a portfolio of thousands of ... We live by this belief to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and ...

Cherry Bekaert

Senior Project Accountant

Sterling, VA · On-site +1

$78K - $101K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field * 5+ years of construction accounting experience (required) * Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and project-based accounting

Commercial Express HVAC

Staff Accountant

Sterling, VA · On-site

$54K - $71K/yr

Experience in construction, contracting, HVAC, or service-based industries * Knowledge of job costing and project accounting * Familiarity with certified payroll requirements Why Join Commercial ...

Commercial Express HVAC LLC

Staff Accountant

Sterling, VA · On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

Experience in construction, contracting, HVAC, or service-based industries * Knowledge of job costing and project accounting * Familiarity with certified payroll requirements Why Join Commercial ...

Commercial Express HVAC LLC

Staff Accountant

Sterling, VA

$54K - $71K/yr

Experience in construction, contracting, HVAC, or service-based industries * Knowledge of job costing and project accounting * Familiarity with certified payroll requirements Why Join Commercial ...

Addison Group

Project Accountant

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Project Accountant Location: Fairfax, VA (On-site) Assignment Type: Permanent Hire Compensation ... The ideal candidate has experience in the construction industry, thrives in a fast-paced ...

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What is the difference between Live In Construction Accountant vs Construction Bookkeeper?

AspectLive In Construction AccountantConstruction Bookkeeper
CredentialsAccounting degree, CPA preferredBasic bookkeeping certification or experience
Work EnvironmentOn-site, full-time, integrated with project teamsOffice-based, part-time or full-time, clerical focus
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction firms, project-based companiesSmall contractors, subcontractors, construction firms

The Live In Construction Accountant typically handles comprehensive financial management, including payroll, taxes, and financial reporting, often working directly on-site. In contrast, a Construction Bookkeeper focuses on recording daily transactions and maintaining financial records. While both roles require accounting knowledge, the accountant's responsibilities are broader and more strategic, making the Live In Construction Accountant a more advanced position within the construction industry.

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Michael Baker International

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$95K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Michael Baker International rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 450 rated engineering

Job description

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimatorsand safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

What We're Looking For

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Accountant for our Alexandria, Virginia Office. This is an Onsite position.

What You'll Do

Specific responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following: 

    Detailed review of multiple vendor invoices/pay applications, compiling and summarizing consolidated invoice packages for reimbursement. 
    Ensuring draft invoices from billing are accurate based on the contract agreement requirements with the client/funding partners, identify any corrections needed, finalize invoice package submittals and track payment progress. 
    Reconciling overall project payables and receivables to project budgets. 
    Becoming familiar with all project agreement requirements, pay rates, allowable charges, and tracking any exceptions.  
    Maintain quality control standards and procedures for generating accurate and precise project-related financial records using Oracle, spreadsheets, and software. 
    Support the program document control specialist in compliance with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, monitoring systems, and record retention. 
What You Need To Succeed
    A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 
    A minimum of 3 years of experience in private or public accounting. 
    Excellent knowledge of construction cost accounting and related financial procedures. 
    Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, expressing ideas effectively and professionally. 
    Working knowledge of the construction industry. 
    Solid analytical and mathematical skills. 
    Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe), with an Intermediate Level of experience in Excel a must with CMIC and Oracle Accounting software experience preferred.
    Occasional Travel Required 

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $95,000 to $140,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

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