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

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