Senior Accountant - Construction

$80000 - $100000 per year | Columbia, SC | On-site | Permanent

Our client is a growing general contracting firm experiencing continued expansion. As the business takes on new projects and scales its operations, the company is looking to add a Senior Accountant to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with construction industry experience to play a key role in financial reporting, project accounting, and process improvement while helping build the infrastructure needed to support future growth.

Opportunity to join a growing general contracting firm and make a meaningful impact.

Exposure to project-level financial performance and strategic business decisions.

Ability to improve accounting processes and help develop scalable financial infrastructure.

Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the company's day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and construction project accounting. This individual will work closely with project managers, operations, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, monitor project profitability, and maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate has experience in the general contracting or construction industry, understands job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and is comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced environment.

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain job cost accounting records and monitor project budgets, costs, revenue, and profitability.
• Prepare and maintain work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, including percentage-of-completion calculations and contract asset/liability analysis.
• Partner with project managers to review job cost reports, investigate variances, and identify potential project overruns or margin issues.
• Support revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards and contract terms.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and accrued expenses.
• Assist with subcontractor and vendor accounting, including invoice review, payment tracking, and job cost allocations.
• Support billing, retainage tracking, change orders, and contract-related accounting activities as needed.
• Assist with annual audits, tax preparation, and other external reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls as the company continues to grow.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to support business decisions and evolving operational needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within general contracting, commercial construction, or a construction-related business.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with construction accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project profitability analysis.
• Familiarity with subcontractor accounting, retainage, change orders, and construction billing processes.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience using construction accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with project managers and senior leadership.

• Experience with construction accounting platforms such as Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, or CMiC.
• Experience in a growing, privately held, or entrepreneurial construction business.
• Exposure to process improvements, system implementations, or building accounting procedures as a company scales.

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