Senior Accountant

Jobot; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Great Culture

Work Life Balance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant for a construction-focused team in Colorado Springs. You will work with the CFO and accounting team on core functions in a GAAP framework, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in senior accounting, ideally in construction, with experience in WIP schedules and project-level revenue recognition. On-site role with growth toward Controller/CFO responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in a senior finance or accounting role, preferably in construction.
• Experience managing Work in Progress (WIP) schedules and construction accounting.
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly financial reports in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Analyzing financial status, variances, and management reporting; budget prep and analysis.
• Managing tax planning and compliance across federal, state, local, payroll, and property taxes.
• Coordinating annual audits and maintaining fiscal files and records.
• Improving processes to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

WIP schedules

Excel / accounting software

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

Job description

Senior Accountant - Construction

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing construction-focused organization in the Colorado Springs area. This role works closely with the CFO and Accounting team, handling core accounting functions while ensuring compliance with GAAP. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced construction environment. The CFO is wanting this person to eventually grow into the Controller/CFO

Why join us?

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Bonus opportunities
• Great Culture
• Work Life Balance

Job Details

As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Managing the preparation and review of all monthly financial reports, ensuring they comply with financial regulations and standards.
• Analyzing and reporting on financial status including income statement variances, communicating financial results to management, budget preparation, and analysis.
• Implementing and maintaining Work in Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Managing the company's tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.
• Managing construction accounting processes, including the recognition of revenue and cost at the project level.
• Coordinating and completing annual audits.
• Establishing and maintaining fiscal files and records to document transactions.
• Continually improving processes and systems to increase the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and data analysis.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proven experience in managing Work in Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in creating and analyzing monthly financial reports.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software, and databases.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with a senior management team.
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our company. If you are a seasoned accounting professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of our company in the construction industry.

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