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Project Type: Long-term ongoing engagement Hours: 3-5 hours per month (initial cleanup may require additional hours) Location: Fully remote About Us: We are an established commercial construction company seeking an experienced freelance accountant to handle specialized construction accounting methods and clean up prior year records. What We Need: Primary Focus: Completed Contract Method and Percentage of Completion accounting - Monthly reconciliation and general ledger postings in QuickBooks Online - Clean up and reconcile 3 prior years of construction contracts - Prepare accurate reports for tax preparation purposes - Ensure compliance with construction industry accounting standards Required Qualifications: - Must have: Proven experience with Completed Contract Method accounting - Must have: Experience with Percentage of Completion Method - Must have: QuickBooks Online proficiency - Must have: Construction industry accounting experience - Must have: Experience with multi-year contract reconciliation - CPA or relevant accounting degree preferred - Knowledge of construction tax implications and reporting requirements Project Details: - Historical contract cleanup spanning 2 tax years (80% complete, just a few adjustments needed) - Monthly ongoing maintenance once cleanup is complete - Preparation of reports and documentation for external tax preparer What We're Looking For: - Detail-oriented professional who understands construction project accounting complexities - Someone who can work independently with minimal supervision - Strong communication skills for monthly check-ins - Ability to explain complex accounting treatments in simple terms To Apply: Please include: 1. Your specific experience with Completed Contract and Percentage of Completion methods 2. Examples of similar construction company clients you've worked with 3. Your approach to cleaning up historical contract records 4. Your hourly rate and availability for initial cleanup phase vs. ongoing maintenance Questions for Candidates: - How do you handle revenue recognition timing differences between these two methods? - What's your process for ensuring accurate job costing allocation? - How do you prepare construction accounting reports for tax preparers? We're looking to start immediately with the historical cleanup and transition to regular monthly maintenance. The right candidate will become our trusted long-term accounting partner.