Accounting Generalist
Kinkaid Civil Construction • Mesa, Arizona • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Key Success Factors
At our company, we believe great people build great projects. We're committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to grow, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact on the success of our company.
As our Accounting Generalist, you'll work alongside a collaborative team, partner closely with operations, and play a key role in helping drive the financial performance of our projects. We value continuous improvement, accountability, and investing in our people—because we know our long-term success depends on the success of our team.
If you're looking for more than just your next accounting position and want the opportunity to grow with a company that's building for the future, we'd love to hear from you.
- Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Employee Ownership – ESOP Participation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Leave
Kinkaid Civil Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Kinkaid Civil Construction participates in E-Verify.
Recruitment & Agency Policy
Kinkaid Civil Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or other third-party recruiters without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without an active agreement will be considered the property of Kinkaid Civil Construction, and no placement fee will be paid.
Kinkaid Civil Construction is a 100% employee-owned, family-run heavy civil contractor specializing in underground wet utilities, earthwork, roadway, and infrastructure construction. We take pride in self-performing our work, delivering quality projects, and investing in the employee-owners who help build our company.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Generalist to join our civil construction team. This position will support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll reporting, reconciliations, job costing, general ledger entries, and month-end close.
The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and experience working in a construction or project-based environment. This role will work closely with project managers, vendors, and company leadership to ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Assist with preparation and submission of lien waivers and releases.
- Assist with job costing and project financial tracking.
- Assist with payroll and employee expense processing.
- Support month-end and year-end close.
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
- Work with project managers and vendors to resolve accounting questions.
- Provide general administrative and accounting support as needed.
- Perform account and credit card reconciliations.
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
- Assist with job cost and project-related accounting.
- Communicate with vendors and customers regarding invoices and payments.
- Support month-end close and other accounting activities.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
- Construction industry experience is a plus.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Knowledge of job costing and project accounting preferred
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Reliable, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Good organizational and time-management skills
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $60,000–$78,000 per year (median ~$69,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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