Senior Accountant

Job Description

A well-established commercial construction company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team. This is a collaborative, team-oriented environment where the accounting function works closely with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, and Operations. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for accounts receivable, project billings, general ledger accounting, and supporting month‑end close across a project-based construction environment.

• $75,000-$95,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA
• 401K with company match

Houston, TX 77043 - ON SITE

Direct Hire

• Receive billings from Project Coordinators/Project Managers; review for completeness and compliance with customer requirements; and record/post billings in Sage Intacct (including progress billings, retention, change orders, and adjustments as applicable).
• Coordinate billing support with Project Managers and Operations (billing backup, lien waivers, compliance documentation, customer requirements) to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Monitor AR aging; follow up on past‑due accounts; research and resolve billing and payment discrepancies; maintain clear documentation of collections activity.
• Post cash receipts and apply payments; maintain customer accounts; reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger.
• Monitor job cost vs. income; review WIP‑related inputs and help identify cost or billing issues that require correction.
• Support monthly project reviews by providing reports and analysis (billing status, AR, cost detail, job‑to‑date margins, and other key metrics).
• Prepare and post routine and adjusting journal entries; maintain supporting schedules; assist with month‑end close tasks as assigned.
• Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations (cash, AR, unbilled/overbilled, retention, and other assigned balance sheet accounts); investigate and resolve variances timely.
• Maintain accurate files and audit‑ready support for transactions and reconciliations; assist with internal and external audit requests as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement of accounting processes, including ERP workflows, controls, and reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of accounting experience; construction/contracting industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of AR, project billings (including retainage), and general ledger accounting
• Experience working in a project‑based ERP/accounting system;
  Sage Intacct experience preferred
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas) and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with operations and customers
• Experience with construction WIP reporting and revenue recognition concepts (percentage‑of‑completion) preferred
• Experience supporting multi‑project billing cycles and customer‑specific billing requirements preferred
• CPA or CPA‑eligible is a plus
• Experience with process improvement, report building, and/or ERP implementations/upgrades is a plus