Senior Accountant

Metro Builder; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Paid Leave & Holidays

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Metro Builder in Atlanta seeks a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Officer to manage financial operations, reporting, and project-based accounting across construction projects. The role requires strong financial knowledge, analytical skills, and hands-on experience with diverse accounting software.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily accounting, general ledger, journal entries, and financial reporting, while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with project-based accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Zoho Books, Tally, etc.).
• Budgeting and cost control expertise.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations and financial transactions.
• Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Monitor project budgets and cost tracking.
• Prepare tax returns and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial discrepancies.
• Assist with audits and financial reviews.
• Manage payroll coordination and vendor payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Zoho Books, Tally, etc.).
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Budgeting and cost control expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and reporting skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Budgeting & cost control

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Zoho Books

Tally

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accounts Officer to manage financial operations, reporting, and accounting activities within our construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong financial knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and experience working with project-based accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations and financial transactions
• Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Handle accounts payable and receivable processes
• Monitor project budgets and cost tracking
• Prepare tax returns and ensure regulatory compliance
• Reconcile bank statements and financial discrepancies
• Assist with audits and financial reviews
• Manage payroll coordination and vendor payments
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Zoho Books, Tally, etc.)
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Budgeting and cost control expertise
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Construction / Engineering Industry
• Knowledge of project accounting
• Understanding of tax compliance and financial regulations
• ERP system experience
• Competitive Salary Package
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Paid Leave & Holidays