Senior Accountant

Firewater Response, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading construction services firm in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure financial accuracy across multiple entities. This full-time, in-office role entails preparing financial statements, managing construction job costs, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of accounting experience, preferably with a background in construction or real estate. Important skills include proficiency in ERP software and strong organizational capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction, Real Estate, and/or Equipment Leasing background strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Accurately allocate costs to specific construction jobs.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in ERP accounting software

Team player

Job costing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Firewater Response, LLC provided pay range

This range is provided by Firewater Response, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Regional Recruiter @ Hudson by Avolta | Talent Attraction Strategies

Firewater Response LLC is seeking a highly organized, analytical Senior Accountant to join our team. This position plays a critical role within the Accounting department, ensuring financial accuracy and consistency across multiple entities. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience within the construction industry, and a proactive mindset toward technology and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheets and profit/loss statements, and assist with month‑end & year‑end close processes.
• Accurately allocate costs to specific construction jobs, phases, and cost codes.
• Manage accounting activities related to real estate portfolios, including leases, expenses, capital improvements, and inter‑company allocations.
• Review and process contractor invoices, ensuring compliance with contract terms and proper documentation.
• Preparation and issuing timely payments via checks, ACH, wire transfers to subcontractors and vendors.
• Vendor management, maintaining vendor records, communicating with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare financial reports for internal stakeholders, including job cost reports and cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including payroll taxes, use tax, and 1099 reporting.
• Support quarterly estimated tax payments and maintain documentation for deductions and write‑offs.
• Report on common construction‑related write‑offs such as materials, equipment rentals, travel expenses, depreciation, insurance and professional services.
• Actively participate in the rollout and implementation of new accounting systems including training team members and troubleshooting issues.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure seamless integration of financial tools into daily workflows.
• Assist with audits, provide documentation to external auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial data at all times.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction, Real Estate, and/or Equipment Leasing background strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of job costing and contractor billing.
• Proficiency in ERP accounting software and Excel.
• Experience with software implementation or upgrades is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must be a team‑player and able to work well/closely with others.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

This is an in‑Office position Monday – Friday, this is NOT a remote position.

Firewater Response LLC has over 39 years of experience evaluating damage and developing comprehensive mitigation plans for commercial properties (Hospitals, Schools, Universities, Office Buildings, Industrial). Our family‑owned business offers water, mold, mildew, fire, and smoke remediation services.

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited outreach from third‑party recruiters for this position.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

Industries

Facilities Services, Real Estate, and Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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