Senior Accountant

Jobot; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant to join its Phoenix-based finance team. This role focuses on construction accounting, job costing, and multi-entity financial management, offering growth toward Controller‑level responsibilities.

If you thrive in a fast-paced construction environment, you’ll partner with project managers and operations to ensure accurate job cost reporting and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in construction.
• Deep knowledge of construction accounting and job costing.
• Experience supporting multi-entity financial management.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting cycle: GL, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close.
• Maintain records across multiple entities and states.
• Perform construction job cost accounting and cost allocation.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Support year-end audits and tax preparation.

Skills

5+ years construction accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 300 / Timberline

Job description

Arizona General Contractor with a focus on projects i.e. parks, recreation, sports facilities and open space construction.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Senior Construction Accountant

Location: Phoenix, AZ (onsite only)

Overview

A growing, multi‑state construction and development firm is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant to join its Phoenix‑based finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in construction accounting, job costing, and multi‑entity financial management.

This position works closely with executive leadership and offers clear growth potential into Controller or Assistant Controller‑level responsibilities. If you thrive in a fast‑paced construction environment, understand project‑based accounting, and enjoy building strong financial processes, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities and states
• Perform construction job cost accounting, ensuring proper cost allocation and project tracking
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate job cost reporting
• Support year‑end audits and tax preparation
• Help improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to support leadership decision‑making

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting and job costing
• Hands‑on experience with Sage 300 / Timberline
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities
• Solid understanding of the full accounting lifecycle
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Advanced Excel skills and financial reporting proficiency

Nice to Have Qualifications

• construction accounting experience

Key Skills & Traits

• High attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Analytical mindset with problem‑solving ability
• Clear communicator who collaborates well across teams
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment

Why This Opportunity

• Join a stable, growing construction organization with a strong project pipeline
• High‑impact role with visibility to senior leadership
• Career growth path toward Controller‑level leadership
• Collaborative culture that values accountability and continuous improvement

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