Sr. Construction Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Construction Accountant to support financial operations for active construction projects in Orange, California. This role combines core accounting responsibilities with project-based financial oversight, helping ensure accurate reporting, cost visibility, and compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work closely with project teams and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, analyze fluctuations in results, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and contribute to period-end close activities.

- Oversee project financial records by tracking job costs, invoices, change activity, budget updates, and cash movement while highlighting risks to project profitability.

- Build and maintain project budgets and forecasts, compare actual spending against planned targets, and provide financial guidance to support operational decisions.

- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations, monitor daily cash reporting, and support timely collections and vendor disbursements.

- Maintain compliance with company standards and applicable regulations by supporting audit requests, organizing documentation, and strengthening internal accounting controls.

- Track fixed assets related to construction operations, assist with required tax filings, and support responses to tax reviews or examinations.

- Administer accounting system project setup details, including budgets, cost structures, contracts, invoice coding, lien documentation, and progress reporting, including work within Sage 100 Contractor.

- Partner with project managers and cross-functional teams to align financial performance with project objectives while offering guidance to less experienced accounting staff. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

- At least 3 years of accounting experience in commercial construction, cost accounting, or a closely related environment.

- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, construction cost tracking, revenue recognition, retainage, billing schedules, and contract compliance requirements.

- Hands-on experience with construction accounting software, including Sage 100 Contractor; familiarity with platforms such as CMiC is beneficial.

- Strong Excel capabilities, including the use of pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial reporting tools.

- Experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

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