Sr. Project Accountant

Location: North Salt Lake

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing construction-focused business in North Salt Lake, Utah. This role blends core accounting ownership with project-based financial oversight, requiring someone who can manage close activities, reporting, payables, payroll, and compliance with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to strengthen processes as the organization expands.

Responsibilities:
• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, review supporting schedules, and investigate variances to maintain reliable accounting records.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, payroll, and other balance sheet accounts while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
• Manage the accounts payable cycle from invoice review and coding through payment processing and vendor coordination.
• Administer payroll operations and verify adherence to applicable federal and state requirements.
• Track project-related costs, support job cost reporting, and help maintain accurate work-in-progress and profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers and operational leaders to improve cost visibility across active construction projects.
• Complete sales and use tax filings, assist with other recurring business tax obligations, and provide support during audits and annual tax preparation.
• Identify manual accounting tasks that can be streamlined and contribute to the ongoing modernization of reporting workflows and accounting processes.