Senior Construction Accountant

COMPANY: Skyler
LOCATION: HOUSTON, TEXAS
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME

Skyler is seeking an exceptional Senior Construction Accountant who wants more than a traditional accounting position. We are looking for a high-performing accounting professional capable of owning financial processes, supporting strategic decision-making, improving systems, and helping drive the financial success of a rapidly growing national organization.

This position is designed for individuals who aspire to become future Controllers, Finance Leaders, and Executive Leaders.

Skyler operates within the FGC2 platform of 30 operating and affiliated companies spanning construction, healthcare, industrial, emergency response, restoration, equipment rental, manufacturing, supply and distribution, technology, real estate development, and insurance recovery services.

The Senior Construction Accountant serves as a key member of Skyler’s finance team, leading complex accounting activities, financial reporting, Work in Progress (WIP) reporting, project profitability analysis, and month, quarter, and year-end close processes while partnering with executive leadership to support strategic financial decisions.

This position requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of outcomes, embraces accountability, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting.

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Maintain General Ledger integrity and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support audit preparation and external reporting requirements.
• Assist with tax preparation and financial compliance requirements.
• Analyze budget-to-actual performance, cash flow trends, and financial forecasts to support project and organizational decision-making.

• Prepare and maintain Work in Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Manage revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Analyze project profitability and job cost performance.
• Review project budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost reports.
• Monitor project financial performance and proactively identify financial risks.
• Support project closeout and final financial reconciliations.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Operations Leadership.

• Develop and maintain Chart of Accounts structures.
• Review and improve cost coding standards.
• Oversee equipment cost allocations.
• Support overhead allocation and indirect cost recovery processes.
• Perform intercompany accounting and multi-entity allocations.
• Recommend and implement financial process improvements and standardization.

• Support insurance claim preparation and validation.
• Analyze claim-related costs and supporting documentation.
• Prepare documentation supporting business interruption and builder’s risk claims.
• Perform property loss accounting and damage quantification.
• Support insurance audits and claim reconciliation activities.
• Maintain financial records supporting insurance recovery efforts.

• Mentor Project Accountants and junior accounting personnel.
• Assist with training and process development.
• Recommend and implement accounting process improvements and best practices.
• Participate in strategic improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience with construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of WIP reporting and revenue recognition.
• Advanced Excel…