Lead Accountant/Project Accountant

Jobot; Denver (CO); Híbrido; USD 100 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work schedule

Training provided

Resumo da oferta

Jobot seeks a Lead Accountant / Project Accountant in Denver to manage daily accounting operations and project accounting across multiple entities. You will handle bank and GL reconciliations, month-end close, accounts payable/payments, and construction billing with an emphasis on accuracy and on-time reporting.

Responsibilities include managing project budgets, billings, change orders, WIP, and closeouts, while guiding staff and improving reconciliation processes.

Qualificações

• Five+ years of accounting experience, construction and multi-entity exposure preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Ability to perform reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close independently.
• Strong understanding of GL and financial statement impact.
• Experience with job costing, WIP, progress billing, and retainage.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with Sage 300 or Sage Intacct or similar software.
• Organized, analytical, and communicative with reliable follow-through.
• Accounting/finance degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsabilidades

• Own month-end close tasks and maintain reporting schedules for year-end review.
• Perform bank, credit card, and GL reconciliations; resolve differences.
• Reconcile AP, AR, payroll, intercompany, and project records to GL.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaids, allocations, and corrections.
• Review GL postings and employee reimbursements for proper expense recognition.
• Maintain project budgets, contracts, and change orders.
• Prepare monthly pencil drafts, pay apps, and billing backups with PMs.
• Review job costs, labor allocations, and resolve missing costs or coding errors.
• Prepare and reconcile WIP schedules; support cash flow forecasts and profitability reviews.
• Manage final billing, retainage reconciliation, and project closeout.
• Maintain billing/close schedules; follow up on open items and escalate issues.
• Guide accounting staff and improve procedures, documentation, and reconciliations.
• Process vendor Invoices and subcontractor pay apps; ensure proper coding.
• Reconcile vendor statements, process checks/ACH payments, and monitor aging.
• Record customer receipts and provide collection updates for cash planning.
• Maintain vendor records, lien waivers, and 1099 reporting support.

Conhecimentos

Bank reconciliations

Ledger accounting

Project accounting

Financial analysis

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Ferramentas

Sage 300

Sage Intacct

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job details

Growing, Denver based construction company seeking a dynamic project accountant for their team. Jobot Job is hosted by: Lauren Spann.

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year.

A bit about us

A Colorado based Commercial Construction company with multiple entities and growing!

Why join us?

• Professional Growth and Development
• Outstanding company culture with a great work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid work schedule following training

Job Details

The Lead Accountant / Project Accountant manages daily accounting operations and project accounting across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role responsible for bank and general ledger reconciliations, month-end close activities, accounts payable and payments, and construction billing. The position requires someone who can independently reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, prepare journal entries, and keep accounting and project deadlines on track.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Month-End Close

• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations; investigate and resolve outstanding differences.
• Reconcile AP, AR, payroll, intercompany balances, and project accounting records to the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaid expense schedules, allocations, and corrections with appropriate support.
• Own assigned month-end close tasks, review account balances and financial activity, and maintain schedules for financial reporting and year-end review.
• Review GL postings and employee reimbursements for accurate expense recognition and job allocation.

Project Accounting

• 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.

Coordination & Accountability

• Maintain billing and close schedules, follow through on open items, and elevate issues promptly.
• Guide accounting staff as assigned and improve procedures, documentation, and reconciliation practices.

Accounts Payable, Receivables & Payments

• Process and review vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications for correct coding, documentation, and approval.
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and prepare and process approved check and ACH payment runs.
• Record customer receipts, monitor aging, follow up on collections, and provide payment and collection updates for cash planning.
• Maintain vendor records, lien waivers, and supporting documentation; assist with year-end 1099 reporting.

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.
• Accounting or finance degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.

Equal Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.