Job Description
Job DescriptionAre you passionate about construction accounting and ready to manage the financial lifecycle of impactful projects? Our client is seeking a Construction Accountant to join their dynamic team. The Construction Accountant oversees financial activities from pre-construction through project closeout, guaranteeing precise project accounting, robust reporting, and full compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
•Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
•Track, analyze, and report project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
•Prepare work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and execute monthly WIP analyses and entries.
•Monitor budget vs. actual costs and investigate variances.
•Assist operations teams with cost forecasts as needed.
•Ensure accurate revenue recognition via percentage-of-completion (GAAP).
•Reconcile billed revenue to WIP and general ledger.
•Approve purchase order requests, bills, and expenses.
•Support both internal and external audits, including all job cost and contract reviews.
Education & Experience:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 2-5 years of accounting experience OR 5+ years equivalent relevant work experience.
•Construction industry accounting experience preferred.
•Experience with construction accounting software is a plus.
Our client offers an excellent benefit package, flexible working environment and salary to $80k plus bonus. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382.Month End Close, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, WIP - Work In Progress, Construction Accounting, Budgeting - Forecasting, percentage (%) of completion, Contract Compliance