Construction Accountant

firstPRO, Inc; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its construction/project accounting team. The role focuses on project accounting, WIP reporting, financial close, forecasting, and analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Requires 4+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and construction cost accounting expertise. The position is four days onsite with one day remote, offering a modest bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction project/cost accounting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, including journal entries and accruals.
• Manage project/cost accounting and WIP reporting.
• Analyze budgets, forecasts, and variances.
• Prepare and review financial and operational reporting.
• Assist with audit requests, controls, and ad hoc analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting processes.
• Work within a SAP environment.

Skills

4+ years accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Accountant - Construction/Project Accounting - Up to $94k + small bonus

Our client, a growing organization, is hiring an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a hands-on role supporting project/cost accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, forecasting, and analysis within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidate brings construction and WIP reporting experience. ***4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, including journal entries and accruals
• Manage project/cost accounting and WIP reporting
• Analyze financial results, budgets, forecasts, and variances
• Prepare and review financial and operational reporting
• Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives
• Assist with audit requests, controls, and ad hoc analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting processes
• Work within a recently implemented SAP environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Construction project/cost accounting experience required