Senior Accountant

CFS; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support high-impact construction projects. You will own month-end close, job costing, WIP schedules, and accurate financial reporting, collaborating with project managers to ensure margins reflect reality and to drive profitability.

This stable, growth-oriented firm offers exposure to multiple entities, a team-based culture, and a clear path for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, construction preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and month-end close expertise.
• Strong Excel skills and tech-savvy.
• Ability to work with project managers on cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and project margin analysis.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities; partner with project managers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

5+ years experience

Construction accounting

Job description

Ready to step into a Senior Accountant role where your work directly supports high-impact construction projects across Northern Virginia? Join a stable, growing construction firm where your expertise is visible, valued, and career-advancing.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work in a project-driven construction environment where accounting plays a critical role in business performance
• Gain exposure to leadership and project teams, not just the general ledger
• Own complex accounting areas like WIP, job costing, and month-end close
• Join a well-established construction company with long-term project stability
• Broaden your skill set with hands-on involvement across multiple entities or projects
• Be trusted as a senior-level contributor with real influence on processes and decisions
• Local Fairfax-based role with a collaborative, team-oriented culture

Key Responsibilities For The Senior Accountant

• Manage month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and project margin analysis
• Prepare and review journal entries and account analyses
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activitiesPartner with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking

Qualifications For The Senior Accountant

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Construction or project-based accounting background preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close
• Tech savvy with intermediate Excel skills

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000