Branch Accountant - Construction Project Finance & Forecasting

KELLER; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Keller is seeking a Branch Accountant for our Cleveland, Ohio office to support financial management of North America projects. You will handle job cost reporting, revenue recognition, billing support, reconciliations, forecasting, and strong internal controls while partnering with Project Managers and branch leadership to ensure accurate project results.

Responsibilities include month-end close, financial statements, variance analysis, and audit support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation or active progress toward certification or CCIFP designation is a plus.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, engineering, project-based, industrial, or multi-location environments.
• Experience with project accounting, job cost accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and monthly close processes.
• Working knowledge of project accounting principles and revenue recognition requirements (IFRS 15 or ASC 606) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills including Pivot-Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting & Financial Ownership for Keller projects.
• Provide financial input on contract terms, cost assumptions, payment terms, cash flow, bonding requirements, and bid risks.
• Own job cost integrity with accurate cost capture and coding.
• Manage revenue recognition (IFRS 15 or ASC 606), including progress measurement, change orders, and claims.
• Oversee billings, collections, and AR performance to support cash flow.
• Partner with PMs on forecasting (EAC/ETC), variance analysis, and margin tracking.
• Lead and participate in weekly/monthly project reviews, identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Viewpoint

JD Edwards

Job description

Keller is seeking a Branch Accountant for our Cleveland, Ohio office to support financial management of North America projects. You will handle job cost reporting, revenue recognition, billing support, reconciliations, forecasting, and strong internal controls while partnering with Project Managers and branch leadership to ensure accurate project results.

Responsibilities include month-end close, financial statements, variance analysis, and audit support.