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

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Respectful of diversity
• Committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities

Contact Information

• Job Number: J12911