Senior Accountant

Role overview

Accounting and project finance

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Oversee job costing, project budgeting, and variance analysis for ongoing construction projects.
• Work with project managers to track budgets, forecasts, and financial progress.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements, and subcontractor payments.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, labor laws, and construction contract requirements.
• Maintain audit records, lien releases, and insurance certificates.
• Process payroll for prevailing wage and union requirements where applicable.
• Support year-end closing and external audits.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of accounting experience, including at least four to five years in the construction industry.
• The posting separately specifies five years of construction experience as required.
• Proficiency in construction accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reports, Tally, and retention tracking.

Skills

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Workplace and employment

• Job type is full-time.
• Work location is in person.