Senior Project Accountant

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee all accounting related functions for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure adherence to GAAP and other regulatory bodies.
• Aid project teams with complex accounting-related questions or needs, providing guidance and support.
• Prepare documentation and assist in interim and year end external audits ensuring thorough and accurate records.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other business partners, including Project Managers, to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and controls.
• Understand and review owner contract for accounting related tasks & responsibilities.
• Review and track Preliminary notices.
• Possess working knowledge of preparing AIA billings and assembling billing with supporting documentation.
• Collect and review lien waivers for subcontractors and sub tiers.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with document requirements.
• Process subcontractor payments in a timely manner.
• Drive team adherence to month end and quarterly deadlines, consistently adopting innovative ideas to push a more efficient and accurate closing process.
• Develop and enhance project accounting processes, identifying and implementing improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform cost coding and review the accuracy of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation of complex journal entries, financial analysis and respective account reconciliations.
• Aid tax department in calculating and processing job cost and sales tax accruals in accordance with state and county tax regulations.
• Assist Accounts Receivable with cash application process for owner billings.
• Train and mentor other Project Accountants, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance team performance.
• Adhere to all financial deadlines, including month-end and quarterly reporting by maintaining a sense of urgency for all tasks.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years of construction accounting experience
• Strong audit experience required, including active participation in interim and year‑end audits
• Experience supporting or operating within a publicly traded company, with familiarity around SOX controls and public‑company reporting standards
• Demonstrated understanding of GAAP and compliance requirements in a regulated environment
• Strong understanding of accounting procedures and principles
• Experience with online integrated accounting systems
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple projects
• Ability to instruct and review the work of team members and provide assistance
• Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• CPA, CMA or CCIFP preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Occasional exposure to dust and fumes
• Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, finger dexterity and talking
• Occasional stooping/bending/crouching, carrying, and lifting 20 or more lbs
• The noise intensity level is moderate

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance
• Eligible for enrollment in company’s 401(k) plan
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Compensation Range

• $97,600 - $122,000

Solv Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• We celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities.
• Solv Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Number

J12911