Senior Accountant – Construction Accounting

This is a full-time role at our client’s company, located in the Twin Cities (West metro) area. The company operates within the construction industry, seeking a skilled accountant to manage project finances and support operational efficiency. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting project managers, and ensuring timely financial reporting for ongoing and upcoming construction projects.

• Role:
  Full Time
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  In-person, Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
• Pay: $106500 yearly
• Team:
  Supports the Controller and project managers
• Mission:
  Manages project-specific financial operations and contributes to overall financial health and reporting accuracy for construction endeavors.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Excel

• Project Accounting:
  Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, work-in-progress, and all aspects of project costing.
• Financial Reporting:
  Oversee the monthly close process, ensure general ledgers are accurately reconciled, and prepare timely financial statements.
• Budget & Forecasting:
  Manage Profit and Loss statements, including the development of budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts, along with conducting variance analysis.
• General Ledger Management:
  Create and review regular journal entries and ensure timely and accurate processing of all general ledger functions.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify opportunities and implement enhancements to accounting processes to improve overall efficiency.

• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business field, bringing senior-level expertise to construction accounting.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 4 years of related accounting experience, specifically within the construction industry, with robust experience in journal entries, general ledger functions, and monthly close processes.
• Skills:
  
  Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLookups, coupled with excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and strong communication skills.