Construction Accountant

Description Are 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 Linked In or via phone at . Requirements Month End Close, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, WIP - Work In Progress, Construction Accounting, Budgeting - Forecasting, percentage (%) of completion, Contract Compliance

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