Construction Project Accounting Lead (Senior Accountant)

Peak Utility Services Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Services Group is seeking a Senior Accountant - Corporate in Denver to support the month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. The role emphasizes job costing and project accounting within construction projects, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and with cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 3–5 years of progressive accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in the construction industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, project accounting principles, GAAP, and general accounting practices.
• Familiarity with percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar – Viewpoint Vista preferred).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and provide variance explanations to management.
• Prepare and post journal entries for month‑end and year‑end close.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including construction‑specific accounts such as WIP (work‑in‑progress), retention, and job cost allocations.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as assigned.
• Formulate and prepare a variety of management reports, providing accurate financial data and analysis to support leadership in strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Perform job costing analysis by monitoring costs against budgets, identifying variances, and preparing cost‑to‑complete reports.
• Assist project managers and operations teams with financial reporting, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal controls.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency in project accounting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, operations) to resolve accounting issues.

Skills

Job costing

Project accounting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Viewpoint Vista)

Job description

Peak Utility Services Group is seeking a Senior Accountant - Corporate in Denver to support the month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. The role emphasizes job costing and project accounting within construction projects, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and with cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 3–5 years of progressive accounting