Senior Accountant - Construction

All In One Accounting; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Disability benefits

HSA/FSA options

Professional development

Annual bonus up to 10%

Job summary

All In One Accounting is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant who can independently manage complex construction client work—from multi‑phase residential projects to commercial GC operations—while mentoring junior teammates and upholding high standards in financial reporting.

You bring deep job cost expertise, knowledge of construction risks, and the ability to anticipate issues, serving as the trusted financial resource for clients, Controllers, and CFOs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a multi-client CAS environment is strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on construction.
• Deep expertise in job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-project client work independently.
• Proficiency with construction accounting software (Sage, Procore, QuickBooks, ComputerEase, COINS, or similar).
• Demonstrated informal mentorship or knowledge-sharing with junior staff.
• Excellence in written and verbal communication with construction business owners.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of complex construction clients with minimal Controller or CFO oversight
• Maintain sophisticated job cost structures for multi-phase and multi-contract projects
• Maintain and review monthly WIP schedules including over/under billing analysis
• Lead AIA billing processes, draw request preparation, and retainage tracking
• Manage subcontractor compliance including lien waivers, insurance certificates, and 1099 preparation
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements with job-level and company-level variance analysis
• Independently identify and resolve complex job cost discrepancies and accounting issues
• Informally mentor Accountants on construction-specific accounting practices
• Support workers' compensation audit preparation and insurance reconciliations
• Develop and document process improvements for construction client accounting cycles
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls across client accounts
• Utilize current processes and tools, including code red alerts, to proactively identify and prevent fraud throughout all client accounting processes
• Meet or exceed billable hours goals while maintaining service excellence

Skills

Job cost accounting

WIP schedules

AIA billing

Communication with clients

Mentorship

Internal controls

Fraud prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent experience

Tools

Sage

Procore

QuickBooks

ComputerEase

COINS

Job description

About All In One Accounting

All In One Accounting is a 7-time winner of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Twin Cities and one of the Best Places to Work in the Minneapolis area. Our purpose is simple: to make the lives of entrepreneurial and nonprofit leaders better. We do that by supporting profitable growth, protecting assets, and amplifying impact — bringing financial clarity and strategic leadership to the clients who need it most. We run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which means clear goals, strong accountability, and a team that executes with intention.

Description

All In One Accounting is a 7-time winner of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Twin Cities and one of the Best Places to Work in the Minneapolis area. Our purpose is simple: to make the lives of entrepreneurial and nonprofit leaders better. We do that by supporting profitable growth, protecting assets, and amplifying impact — bringing financial clarity and strategic leadership to the clients who need it most. We run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which means clear goals, strong accountability, and a team that executes with intention.

About The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Construction Accountant who can independently manage complex construction client work — from multi-phase residential projects to commercial GC operations — while informally mentoring junior team members and setting the standard for financial reporting quality. You bring deep job cost expertise, understand the risks unique to construction finance, and consistently operate ahead of problems rather than behind them. You're the financial resource your clients, Controller, and CFOs rely on without needing to ask twice.

Now About You

We hire for hungry, humble, and smart — and at the Senior Accountant level, those qualities show up with more depth and independence. Hungry means you're proactively improving your clients' financial operations and sharing what you know with the people around you. Humble means you've earned your expertise but you're still the first to ask a question or admit uncertainty when it matters. Smart means you operate with strong judgment, catch issues before they surface, and communicate with the kind of clarity that makes Controllers and clients alike trust your work without needing to check behind you.

Responsibilities & Expectations

Client Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of complex construction clients with minimal Controller or CFO oversight
• Maintain sophisticated job cost structures for multi-phase and multi-contract projects
• Maintain and review monthly WIP schedules including over/under billing analysis
• Lead AIA billing processes, draw request preparation, and retainage tracking
• Manage subcontractor compliance including lien waivers, insurance certificates, and 1099 preparation
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements with job-level and company-level variance analysis
• Independently identify and resolve complex job cost discrepancies and accounting issues
• Informally mentor Accountants on construction-specific accounting practices
• Support workers' compensation audit preparation and insurance reconciliations
• Develop and document process improvements for construction client accounting cycles
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls across client accounts
• Utilize current processes and tools, including code red alerts, to proactively identify and prevent fraud throughout all client accounting processes
• Meet or exceed billable hours goals while maintaining service excellence

Internal Responsibilities

• Complete all internal responsibilities including time tracking, capacity planning, and quarterly initiatives
• Actively participate in All In One Accounting's Brand Ambassador program, representing our mission and values
• Uphold security practices to protect client assets effectively

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a multi-client or Client Accounting Services (CAS) environment strongly preferred
• 6+ years of accounting experience with significant construction industry focus
• Deep expertise in job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-project client work independently
• Proficiency with construction accounting software (Sage, Procore, QuickBooks, ComputerEase, COINS, or similar)
• Demonstrated informal mentorship or knowledge-sharing with junior staff
• Excellence in written and verbal communication with construction business owners

Why All In One Accounting

All In One Accounting offers a work environment built on flexibility, trust, and genuine investment in our people. With team members across the country, we've built a culture that works regardless of geography — grounded in our five core values of Commitment, Foresight, Relationships, Tenacity, and Teamwork. This is a rare opportunity to step into true business ownership without equity risk — running your own practice, leading your own team, and sharing in the results you create. If you're ready to operate like a partner, we're ready to treat you like one.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary/Rate: $75,000 – $90,000

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• HSA, FSA, and dependent care options
• Professional development opportunities
• Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of salary

All In One Accounting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.