Senior Project Accountant

Description

Senior Project Accountant - Construction Industry

Direct-Hire / Permanent position

Robert Half contact:
Drew.

Schroll@Robert Half com.

Work Model: HYBRID - 3 days in office, 2 working from home per week

Robert Half's construction industry client is hiring for a Senior Project Accountant to help support the CFO and other accounting team members with their project-based accounting. Ideal candidates will come with industry knowledge and have worked in a construction accounting software previously. Main responsibilities will include project job cost, budgeting and forecasting, assisting with month-end close, preparing balance sheets, cash flow analysis, assisting with external audit prep, and sales and use tax filings.

Responsibilities:

+ Project Cost Management:
Monitor and track construction project costs, ensuring proper allocation of expenses to individual jobs and analyzing variances.

+ Budget Development and Oversight:
Assist in creating project budgets and regularly update forecasts to reflect changes in scope, timelines, or costs.

+ Ensure Compliance:
Maintain adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), industry-specific accounting standards, and company policies.

+ Financial Reporting:
Prepare and present tailored project financial reports, including job cost breakdowns, profitability analyses, and monthly progress invoices.

+ Accounts Reconciliation:
Reconcile general ledger accounts associated with projects, including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll accounts related to project budgets.

+ Support Audits:
Provide required documentation and support to auditors during internal and external audits related to construction projects.

+ Subcontractor and Vendor Oversight:
Verify contract terms, review invoices, and ensure timely payments to subcontractors and vendors.

+ Cash Flow Management:
Analyze and monitor cash flow for individual projects, ensuring sufficient funds for ongoing construction operations.

+ Change Management:
Review and track impact of change orders on budgets, ensuring updated financial projections reflect changes in project scope or expenses.

+ Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
Serve as a financial liaison between accounting, project management, and leadership teams by providing actionable insights and recommendations.

Our client is able to offer a competitive salary based on industry knowledge and experience, and they offer a strong health insurance, 401k match, and paid time off package to all employees.

For immediate consideration, please apply today and/or send your resume to Drew.

Schroll@Robert Half com. I know the construction industry is a tight community so all conversations will be maintained with a high level of confidentiality.

Requirements

Senior Project Accountant - Construction Industry

Direct-Hire / Permanent position

Robert Half contact:
Drew.

Schroll@Robert Half com.

- Qualifications:

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Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred.

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Experience:

Minimum of 5-7 years accounting experience in the construction or real estate development industry, with a strong focus on job costing and project management accounting.

+ Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in construction accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

+ Knowledge:
In-depth understanding of construction contracts, AIA billing standards, lien waivers, and WIP (Work in Progress) reports.

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Soft Skills:

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills; ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

For immediate consideration, please apply today and/or send your resume to Drew.

Schroll@Robert Half com. I know the construction industry is a tight community so all conversations will be maintained with a high level of confidentiality.

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