Senior Staff Accountant - Construction

Senior Staff Accountant – Construction

Salary: Up to $85k

Location: Columbus, Ohio

• Our client is a well‑established and growing construction company in Columbus, Ohio, adding a Senior Staff Accountant to their team
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and project teams on high‑impact financial reporting
• Hands‑on role with visibility into project performance and company operations
• Strong pipeline of active and upcoming construction projects
• Collaborative, down‑to‑earth culture aligned with the construction industry
• Ability to gain expertise in job costing and project‑based accounting
• Stable organization with consistent growth and long‑term career potential
• Clear path for advancement within the accounting and finance team

• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
• Assist with job costing and tracking project expenses
• Maintain and update WIP schedules and support percentage‑of‑completion accounting
• Partner with project managers to monitor budgets and project performance
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation
• Identify and support process improvements within the accounting function

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, construction industry preferred
• Exposure to job costing or project‑based accounting strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with ERP or construction accounting software is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and operations teams