Senior Project Accountant – Construction

Company Description

Job Description

Responsible for managing project financials from contract award through closeout, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, billing, and compliance with accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up project budgets, cost codes, contracts, and billing terms.
• Monitor project costs, subcontractor commitments, and financial performance.
• Manage client billing, AIA applications, retainage, and payment tracking.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and WIP schedules.
• Analyze project costs, margins, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage project financial closeout and final billing.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and contract requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, WIP, percentage-of-completion, job costing, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with construction accounting software such as Foundation, Acumatica, Sage Intacct, or Procore.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat/Sign.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.