Senior Accountant

Acciona; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the SR400 Express Lanes project in Georgia. This role oversees journal entries, cost report reconciliations, and subcontractor insurance/bond compliance while assisting with month-end close, budget adjustments, and cost-code setup on a major infrastructure program.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in construction accounting, a bachelor’s degree, and strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to manage multiple project sites

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction field accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Construction project accounting subject matter expertise.
• Proven ability to support multiple project sites with varying levels of complexity.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and self-prioritization skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Developing analytical skills.
• Takes personal ownership over tasks and asks for help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project journal entries and reconciles cost reports for one or more projects.
• Compiles and analyzes project pay forms to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy.
• Tracks insurance and bond information for all subcontractors.
• Assists in month end closing, budget rearrangements, and budge revisions as directed by project team.
• Sets up cost codes and cost types for project needs.
• Supports field personnel timecard entry, certified payroll and reporting as needed.
• Enter equipment time entry and reconcile equipment accruals for project needs.
• Supports accounts payable and onsite invoice entry to track project expenses and payments.
• Acts as liaison between project team and vendors or subcontractor accounting teams.
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.
• Supports published corporate policies.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.

Skills

Construction accounting

Project accounting

Multisite support

Organization

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

Ownership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

The SR400 Express Lanes Project is a transformative $4.6 billion infrastructure initiative led by SR400 Constructors, a 50/50 joint venture between Flatiron Dragados and ACCIONA. Commissioned by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA), the project will add two 16-mile express lanes from Sandy Springs MARTA Station (Exit 5) to McFarland (Exit 12), enhancing mobility along one of Georgia’s busiest corridors. With a peak workforce of over 500, the project also includes dedicated bus rapid transit stations and significant improvements to the corridor. Construction began in late 2022, with substantial completion anticipated in 2031.

A Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting complex project accounting functions by preparing journal entries, reconciling cost reports, and ensuring the accuracy of project pay forms. The position oversees subcontractor insurance and bond compliance, assists with month‑end close and budget adjustments, and establishes cost codes to meet evolving project needs. This role also supports field timekeeping, certified payroll, equipment cost tracking, and onsite invoice processing while serving as a key liaison between project teams, vendors, and subcontractor accounting departments. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, construction accounting expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and professionalism.

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Prepares project journal entries and reconciles cost reports for one or more projects.

• Compiles and analyzes project pay forms to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy.

• Tracks insurance and bond information for all subcontractors.

• Assists in month end closing, budget rearrangements, and budge revisions as directed by project team.

• Sets up cost codes and cost types for project needs.

• Supports field personnel timecard entry, certified payroll and reporting as needed.

• Enter equipment time entry and reconcile equipment accruals for project needs.

• Supports accounts payable and onsite invoice entry to track project expenses and payments. Works with project personnel to expedite payment and resolve issues.

• Acts as liaison between project team and vendors or subcontractor accounting teams.

• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.

• Supports published corporate policies.

• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 5+ years in construction field accounting experience or training preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Construction project accounting subject matter expertise

• Proven ability to support multiple project sites with varying levels of complexity

• Strong organization and attention to detail required

• Strong time management and self-prioritization skills required

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Developing analytical skills

• Takes personal ownership over tasks and asks for help, when needed

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.