Construction Senior Accountant

Staff Financial Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Alpharetta, GA, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general ledger management and financial reporting within the construction industry. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in construction accounting software. This role requires ensuring compliance with industry standards and provides financial insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction industry accounting experience is required.
• Strong understanding of lien waiver processes and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting, subcontractor compliance, and lien waiver processes.
• Proficiency in construction accounting software.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to financial accuracy.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review financial reports, including income and cash flow statements.
• Monitor cash flow, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure subcontractors meet compliance and manage lien waivers.
• Work with project managers on subcontractor costs and contract compliance.
• Monitor cash flow, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management and ownership.

Skills

Job cost accounting

Financial reporting

Subcontractor compliance

Analytical skills

Construction accounting software

Education

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

Tools

Construction accounting software

Job description

Senior Accountant with Supervisory Experience

Who: A skilled accounting professional with experience in the construction industry. What: Oversee general ledger management, job cost accounting, financial reporting, subcontractor compliance, and cash flow monitoring. When: Hiring immediately. Where: Cumming, GA. Why: Ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in construction accounting processes. Office Environment: Professional and collaborative office setting with interaction across departments. Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will manage general ledger accuracy, job cost accounting, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP and industry standards. The role requires overseeing subcontractor compliance, lien waivers, and accounts payable/receivable while providing financial insights to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage job cost accounting and track project profitability.
• Prepare and review financial reports, including income statements and cash flow statements.
• Ensure subcontractors meet compliance requirements and manage lien waivers.
• Work closely with project managers on subcontractor costs and contract compliance.
• Monitor cash flow, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required).
• 5+ years of construction industry accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting, subcontractor compliance, and lien waiver processes.
• Proficiency in construction accounting software.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to financial accuracy.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.