Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Aid in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Generate financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies.
• Track and allocate project costs including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses.
• Monitor job cost budgets and analyze cost variances.
• Support project managers with financial tracking and reporting for active projects.
• Review project-related expenses to ensure accurate coding and classification.
• Aid in preparing annual budgets and project financial forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, cost overruns, and opportunities for cost control.
• Support financial planning for new and ongoing construction projects.
• Maintain proper documentation for financial transactions and job costs.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and contract requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support implementation and optimization of construction accounting software or ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Experience: 35+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction or project-based industry.
• Job Cost Accounting: Experience with job cost accounting and construction billing methods (e.g., progress billing, retainage) preferred.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excel Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, financial analysis, formulas).
• Construction Knowledge: Familiarity with construction accounting systems is a plus.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, strong communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: CPA or CPA candidate preferred, experience with construction management or accounting software, knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and construction contract terms.