Accountant

CFO Systems Recruiting Division; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

CFO Systems Recruiting Division client seeks a Construction Accountant for a full-time direct-hire role in Omaha, NE. You’ll own job costing, budgets, payroll, and project financial reporting to drive profitability and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field and 3+ years in construction accounting, with experience in job costing, GL, and multi-project environments. Salary starts at $90k+, DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience within the construction industry.
• Strong experience with job costing and project-based accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate job costing for all construction projects.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile project financial reports and cost forecasts.
• Utilize Spectrum Construction Software for general ledger management, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and job cost tracking.
• Process and manage payroll using Pando payroll software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review labor costs, equipment costs, subcontractor expenses, and material expenditures against project budgets.
• Assist project managers with financial planning, budget analysis, and project performance reviews.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and project cost reports for management.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and construction industry best practices.
• Assist with audits, tax reporting, and financial documentation as needed.

Skills

Job costing

Project accounting

Financial reporting

General ledger

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Spectrum Construction Software

Pando payroll

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Accountant for our client. This is a full time direct hire opportunity with a starting salary of 90k+ DOE

This role will be responsible for overseeing financial operations related to construction projects, including job costing, project budgeting, payroll processing, financial reporting, and general ledger management. This role works closely with project managers, operations teams, and leadership to ensure accurate financial tracking, project profitability, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

***NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE***

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate job costing for all construction projects.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile project financial reports and cost forecasts.
• Utilize Spectrum Construction Software for general ledger management, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and job cost tracking.
• Process and manage payroll using Pando payroll software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review labor costs, equipment costs, subcontractor expenses, and material expenditures against project budgets.
• Assist project managers with financial planning, budget analysis, and project performance reviews.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and project cost reports for management.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and construction industry best practices.
• Assist with audits, tax reporting, and financial documentation as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience within the construction industry.
• Strong experience with job costing and project-based accounting.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Preferred

• Experience with multi-project construction environments.
• Understanding of construction contracts, change orders, retainage, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Experience supporting construction project management teams.