Senior Accountant - Commercial Construction

NorthPoint Search Group; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for a busy commercial general contracting firm in Suwanee, GA. You will support leadership with timely financial reporting, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide analyses to improve project profitability.

Responsibilities include monthly closings, job costing, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, payroll processing, and budgeting support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in commercial construction or general contracting.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and construction accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform reconciliations.
• Perform construction job costing and project financial analysis.
• Manage WIP schedules and revenue recognition.
• Process AP/AR and cash management activities.
• Coordinate payroll processing and related reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Prepare sales tax filings and support audits.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to policies.
• Collaborate with project managers on profitability.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Vista

Sage 300 CRE

Foundation

CMiC

Job description

As the Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in managing the day-to-day accounting operations for a busy commercial general contracting company. This position requires strong construction accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting leadership with timely financial reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper account reconciliations.
• Perform construction job cost accounting and project financial analysis.
• Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition.
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.
• Coordinate payroll processing and related reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Prepare sales tax filings and support year-end audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Work closely with project managers to monitor project profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within commercial construction or general contracting.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and construction accounting principles.
• Experience with construction accounting software (Vista, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, CMiC, or similar preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• CPA designation is a plus but not required.