Hybrid Lead Construction Project Accountant

Leoforce; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after training

Competitive pay and benefits

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Leoforce, a Colorado-based commercial construction company, is seeking a Lead Accountant/Project Accountant to manage daily accounting operations and project accounting across multiple entities. You will handle bank and GL reconciliations, month-end close, AP, AR, payroll, and construction billing, while ensuring accurate job costing, WIP, and timely reporting for management and audits.

Requirements include five+ years in construction accounting, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience; construction and multi-entity experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or similar) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and execute month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and how transactions affect financial statements.
• Experience with job costing, WIP, progress billing, and retainage.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Sage 300, Sage Intacct or comparable accounting software.
• Organized, analytical, and accountable, with clear communication and consistent follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project budgets, contracts, commitments, and approved change orders.
• Prepare monthly pencil drafts, pay applications, and billing backup in coordination with project managers.
• Review job costs and labor allocations; resolve missing costs, coding errors, and unbilled items.
• Prepare and reconcile WIP schedules and support reviews of project forecasts, profitability, and over/under billings.
• Manage final billing, retainage reconciliation, and project accounting closeout.
• Guide accounting staff as assigned and improve procedures, documentation, and reconciliation practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 300

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Leoforce, a Colorado-based commercial construction company, is seeking a Lead Accountant/Project Accountant to manage daily accounting operations and project accounting across multiple entities. You will handle bank and GL reconciliations, month-end close, AP, AR, payroll, and construction billing, while ensuring accurate job costing, WIP, and timely reporting for management and audits.

Requirements include five+ years in construction accounting, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and