Job Opening: Temporary Staff Accountant
Location: Burdick Painting, Santa Clara, CA
Duration: September 2025 – January 2026 (Approx. 4 months)
Schedule: Full-time, Temporary, 100% On-Site
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: CFO and Accounting Manager
What We Offer
Competitive Pay
Hands-on experience with a respected team during a critical business period.
Exposure to commercial construction accounting practices and tools.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant to provide temporary coverage during a maternity leave from October through January.
This role is essential in supporting daily and monthly accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, vendor management, and assisting with billing and collections processes.
You'll work closely with our CFO and Accounting Manager in a fast-paced commercial subcontractor environment using Foundation ERP.
Key Responsibilities
Daily
Input change requests into Foundation ERP.
Monitor AR inbox: flag/categorize billing due dates and collection responses.
Route and distribute incoming mail appropriately.
Support check deposits, payment applications, and waiver tracking.
Enter AP Transactions in Foundation.
Weekly
Process and reconcile AP transactions in Foundation.
Manage vendor account sites for payments and updates.
Create and mail preliminary lien notices (pre-liens).
Send and track collections notices and client responses.
Update PM billing recap reports.
Monthly
Administer credit card transactions and perform reconciliations.
Complete monthly billing cycles for all due-date periods.
Assist with CO logs and contract updates in Foundation.
Reconcile paint and equipment invoices to ensure accurate job costing.
Input charges and fees and distribute monthly billing reminders to project teams.
Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
Yearly (as applicable during term)
Support scanning, filing, and organization of year-end documents.
Assist in securing business license renewals or vehicle registrations if required.
Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
2+ years of accounting experience (construction industry experience is a plus).
Proficiency with ERP software, ideally Foundation.
Solid Excel and financial reporting skills.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and organization.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Apply Now
We welcome candidates with more extensive experience as well. If you’ve led process improvements, implemented AP automation tools, or managed accounting functions at a higher level, we encourage you to apply—your expertise could bring added value to our team during this important coverage period.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter.
For more about us, visit:
www.burdickpainting.com