Senior Accountant – Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of daily accounting for a diverse portfolio of intricate construction clients with minimal oversight from the Controller or CFO.

• Maintain advanced job cost structures for projects involving multiple phases and contracts.

• Review and manage monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, incorporating over/under billing analyses.

• Lead the AIA billing procedures, prepare draw requests, and track retainage.

• Oversee subcontractor compliance, ensuring lien waivers, insurance certificates, and 1099 preparations are managed effectively.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements as well as job-level and company-level variance analyses.

• Independently identify and resolve complex discrepancies in job costs and accounting issues.

• Provide informal mentorship to Accountants regarding construction-specific accounting practices.

• Aid in the preparation for workers' compensation audits and insurance reconciliations.

• Create and document process enhancements for the accounting cycles of construction clients.

• Establish and uphold internal controls across client accounts.

• Utilize tools such as code red alerts to detect and prevent fraud.

• Achieve or surpass billable hours targets while ensuring service excellence.

• Complete time tracking, capacity planning, and quarterly initiatives.

• Engage in the Brand Ambassador program.

• Adhere to security protocols to safeguard client assets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent experience is required.

• A minimum of 6 years of accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on the construction industry.

• Previous experience in a multi-client or Client Accounting Services (CAS) setting is highly preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge in job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.

• Proven capability to independently manage complex, multi-project client assignments.

• Proficient in construction accounting software such as Sage, Procore, QuickBooks, ComputerEase, COINS, or similar platforms.

• Demonstrated experience in providing informal mentorship or knowledge-sharing with junior team members.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly with construction business owners.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Long and short-term disability benefits.

• Options for Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and dependent care.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Annual bonus potential of up to 10% of salary.

• Flexible, trust-based work environment.

• Opportunity to manage your own practice and lead a team.

• Share in the outcomes you achieve without the risk of equity investment.