Senior Accountant

About the role

A growing, multi-state construction and development firm is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant to join its Phoenix-based finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in construction accounting, job costing, and multi-entity financial management.

Overview

This position works closely with executive leadership and offers clear growth potential into Controller or Assistant Controller-level responsibilities. If you thrive in a fast-paced construction environment, understand project-based accounting, and enjoy building strong financial processes, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities and states
• Perform construction job cost accounting, ensuring proper cost allocation and project tracking
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Aid with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate job cost reporting
• Support year-end audits and tax preparation
• Help improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to support leadership decision-making

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting and job costing
• Hands-on experience with Sage 300 / Timberline
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities
• Solid understanding of the full accounting lifecycle
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Advanced Excel skills and financial reporting proficiency

Qualifications

• Construction accounting experience is a plus

Skills & Traits

• High attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
• A clear communicator who collaborates well across teams
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Join a stable, growing construction organization with a strong project pipeline. High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership. Career growth path toward Controller-level leadership. Collaborative culture that values accountability and continuous improvement.

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