Construction Accountant
Construction Accountant
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Construction Accountant will oversee the financial health of a prominent commercial general contractor by managing project accounting financial reporting and compliance. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of construction accounting principles. The Construction Accountant will work closely with senior management and project teams to ensure accurate financial oversight and informed decisionmaking.
The right candidate will be poised for growth at this wellestablished firm!
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary range between $70000 and $90000 commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health dental and life insurance.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process payroll for office and field staff including tracking certified payroll for prevailing wage projects.
- Review and record accounts payable and receivable transactions ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Manage fullcycle accounting for construction projects including job costing revenue recognition and workinprogress (WIP) reporting.
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Analyze project budgets forecasts and variances providing insights to project managers and leadership.
- Review and approve pay applications after project managers signoff ensuring compliance with contract terms and client requirements.
- Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow projections for ongoing and upcoming projects.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations including sales tax use tax and multistate tax filings.
- Coordinate with external accountants and auditors during annual audits and tax preparation.
- Comply with internal controls to safeguard company assets and improve financial processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field; CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
- 4 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in construction accounting.
- Advanced proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g. Sage 300 Procore or Viewpoint) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong knowledge of construction financial practices including percentageofcompletion accounting and AIA billing.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements union reporting and multistate taxation is preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial information to nonfinancial stakeholders.
Work Environment & Requirements:
- This position is onsite in an office environment
- This position is primarily a sedentary office role requiring the ability to sit for extended periods use a computer and communicate effectively.
- The ability to walk lift up to 20 lbs and stand for long periods of time is occasionally required.
Apply with your resume at This position will remain open until filled.
Warren Whitney (The Firm) is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm on behalf of its client will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition) disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity military status citizenship or any other class protected by applicable law. The Firm reserves the right to alter change modify and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice or obligation to any party.
Employment Type
Full-Time
