Accounting Assistant
Cornerstone Flooring Companies, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
The Role
Cornerstone Flooring is looking for an Accounting Assistant who will focus primarily on project billing and supporting the financial side of our construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are billed accurately and on time to general contractors.
This position offers hands on exposure to construction accounting and the full lifecycle of a project from contract to final billing. Your work will directly support live construction projects and play a critical role in maintaining strong financial relationships with our clients.
If you want to grow your skills in construction accounting while working closely with both finance and operations teams, this role provides a strong foundation for long term development.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and submitting project invoices to general contractors based on contract terms and project progress
Coordinating with Project Managers to confirm billing quantities, change orders, and project status
Assisting with monthly progress billing and pay application preparation
Tracking project billings, retainage, and collections
Supporting job costing by helping ensure expenses and billings are aligned with project budgets
Reviewing project documentation to ensure invoices meet contract and compliance requirements
Assisting with general accounting tasks and month end processes as needed
Maintaining organized project billing records and supporting documentation
The Benefits
Salary of $45,000–$60,000 depending on experience
Exposure to construction accounting and project financial management
Close collaboration with both the accounting and project management teams
Experience with real project billing processes used across the construction industry
A supportive environment that values accuracy, organization, and professional growth
The Person
You will do well in this role if you:
Enjoy detailed, organized work and take pride in accuracy
Communicate well with both accounting staff and operational teams
Are comfortable working with spreadsheets and financial data
Have strong follow up habits and attention to deadlines
Want to develop experience in construction billing and project accounting
Have used systems such as JobRunner, QuickBooks, Sage, Procore, or similar (helpful but not required)
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Cornerstone Flooring is looking for an Accounting Assistant who will focus primarily on project billing and supporting the financial side of our construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are billed accurately and on time to general contractors.
This position offers hands on exposure to construction accounting and the full lifecycle of a project from contract to final billing. Your work will directly support live construction projects and play a critical role in maintaining strong financial relationships with our clients.
If you want to grow your skills in construction accounting while working closely with both finance and operations teams, this role provides a strong foundation for long term development.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and submitting project invoices to general contractors based on contract terms and project progress
Coordinating with Project Managers to confirm billing quantities, change orders, and project status
Assisting with monthly progress billing and pay application preparation
Tracking project billings, retainage, and collections
Supporting job costing by helping ensure expenses and billings are aligned with project budgets
Reviewing project documentation to ensure invoices meet contract and compliance requirements
Assisting with general accounting tasks and month end processes as needed
Maintaining organized project billing records and supporting documentation
The Benefits
Salary of $45,000–$60,000 depending on experience
Exposure to construction accounting and project financial management
Close collaboration with both the accounting and project management teams
Experience with real project billing processes used across the construction industry
A supportive environment that values accuracy, organization, and professional growth
The Person
You will do well in this role if you:
Enjoy detailed, organized work and take pride in accuracy
Communicate well with both accounting staff and operational teams
Are comfortable working with spreadsheets and financial data
Have strong follow up habits and attention to deadlines
Want to develop experience in construction billing and project accounting
Have used systems such as JobRunner, QuickBooks, Sage, Procore, or similar (helpful but not required)
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