Senior Accountant (Construction)

Jobot Consulting; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jobot Consulting is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial activities for a growing construction company in a hands-on role. The position requires construction accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to drive accuracy across all accounting functions.

You will partner with leadership to deliver meaningful insights, support budgets and project profitability, and lead month-end close efforts while mentoring junior staff. A competitive compensation package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in construction or project-based accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting practices (job costing, WIP reporting).
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Viewpoint, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, project cost reports, and variance analyses.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and subcontractor payments.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, tax regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to track budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Support annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Construction accounting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Help build the future by bringing financial expertise to a growing construction company.

A bit about us:

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing the company’s financial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions. This individual will collaborate closely with leadership to provide insights that support both day-to-day operations and long-term growth. The ideal candidate has strong construction accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, project-driven environment.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to join a growing, reputable construction company.
• A collaborative team environment with direct impact on company success.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities in a dynamic industry.

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, project cost reports, and variance analyses.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and subcontractor payments.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to track budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Support annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in construction or project-based accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting practices (job costing, WIP reporting, etc.).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

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