Senior Construction Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant

Full-Time | On-Site

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Accountant to lead the financial management and integrity of complex, high-standard construction and service-based projects. This role requires deep construction-accounting expertise, strong analytical capability, and the ability to partner closely with project and field teams.

As a senior member of the accounting function, you will own cost control, project financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and process improvement. You will serve as an essential strategic partner-ensuring accuracy, transparency, and fiscal discipline across multiple active projects.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Financial Oversight & Controls

• Lead monthly reconciliations for project accounts and general ledgers.
• Ensure precise cost coding aligned with budgets and work-breakdown structures.
• Monitor committed costs versus actual expenditures and identify variances proactively.
• Prepare complete, audit-ready draw packages (invoices, lien waivers, backup documentation).
• Strengthen and enforce internal controls, including invoice workflows and documentation standards.
• Create and maintain advanced templates for cost tracking, change orders, budgeting, and payment schedules.

Process Optimization & Systems Leadership

• Review existing financial workflows to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Champion best practices in documentation, compliance tracking, and accounting procedures.
• Support enhancements to accounting software, integrations, and reporting tools.
• Ensure all financial processes maintain clean and defensible audit trails.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Partner closely with project managers, superintendents, and operational teams to support project success.
• Provide calm, solution-driven financial guidance in complex or time-sensitive scenarios.
• Promote clarity, consistency, and transparency in all accounting communications and interactions.

Compliance, Reporting & Contract Expertise

• Monitor and enforce subcontractor compliance (insurance, licenses, waivers).
• Support accurate financial management across contract types: cost-plus, lump-sum, and hybrid structures.
• Maintain detailed project financial records aligned with internal and external reporting requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience, ideally with complex or high-end projects.
• Strong expertise in job costing, budget oversight, financial reporting, and ledger management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with construction-oriented accounting platforms.
• Highly organized, detail-driven, proactive, and able to operate with significant autonomy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support multiple project teams.

Ideal Candidate

You will excel in this role if you:

• Thrive in collaborative, design-aware, quality-focused environments.
• Bring a solutions-first, calm approach to challenges.
• Communicate with clarity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Value craftsmanship, accuracy, and high standards.
• Operate with accountability, discipline, and continuous-improvement mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $135,000 to $165,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus potential.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Support for professional development and certifications.