Senior Accountant - Construction

Talent Edge Recruiting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

A residential construction company is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant in Austin, Texas. The accountant will be responsible for the entire accounting function during a critical period, overseeing cleanup and modernization efforts. Key requirements include extensive experience with Sage Timberline and construction accounting. The role is onsite and offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $115,000 per year, along with generous PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience necessary.
• Ability to own the full accounting function independently.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting function for residential construction.
• Clean and reconcile historical transactions.
• Lead the monthly close processes.

Skills

Sage Timberline experience

Accounting experience

Job costing

WIP reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Timberline / Sage 300 CRE

Excel

Job description

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Our client, a family-owned and operated residential construction company in North Austin, is hiring a Senior Construction Accountant to take full ownership of the accounting function during a critical period of cleanup, stabilization, and modernization.

This is a hands‑on, onsite role for a seasoned construction accountant who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, fixing what’s broken, and bringing clarity and control to the numbers.

Pay and Benefits

Base salary: $100,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year, plus generous PTO & paid holidays.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Owning the full accounting function for a residential construction business
• Cleaning up and reconciling historical transactions from Q2 2025 forward
• Leading the monthly close, including bank and credit card reconciliations and general ledger review
• Preparing accurate month‑end, quarterly, and year‑end financial statements (BS, IS, CF)
• Producing CPA‑ready reporting packages with supporting schedules and documentation
• Providing clear explanations for financial and job cost variances
• Ensuring accurate job costing and WIP reporting across multiple active projects
• Managing positive pay and cash controls
• Strengthening internal controls and restoring financial visibility across the business
• Working extensively in Sage Timberline / Sage 300 CRE (1999 version)
• Supporting and leading a future accounting system migration
• Using Excel at an advanced level for reconciliations, reporting, and analysis

What They’re Looking For

• Advanced Sage Timberline (Sage 300 CRE) experience (MUST HAVE)
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience
• Strong job costing and WIP reporting experience across multiple active projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proven ability to own the full accounting function with minimal oversight

Local Candidates Only

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.

Location: Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.