Senior Accountant (Construction)

Brilliant®; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant in Town of Florida, NY. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in accounting, particularly within the construction industry. Responsibilities include preparing financial documents, overseeing month-end closing, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of 3 years of experience. This full-time role offers benefits including medical and vision insurance. Salary range is $85,000 to $99,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience with a focus in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial documents in compliance with GAAP standards.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly financial closing processes.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow for ongoing operations.
• Review journal entries and general ledger activities.
• Assist with tax filings and sales tax returns for multiple states.
• Provide financial reports to senior management for decision-making.
• Coordinate with external auditors.
• Collaborate with property management for accurate financial tracking.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Construction accounting principles

Financial reporting

Bank reconciliations

Month end close

Cash flow monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Our client is looking for a hands‑on Senior Accountant with a strong background in accounting and an understanding of construction accounting practices, month end close, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting who will support the overall financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing financial documents, reports, and statements in compliance with GAAP and construction industry standards.
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of monthly and quarterly financial closing processes.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow to ensure liquidity for ongoing construction operations.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Assist with the preparation of tax filings, sales & use tax returns for multi‑state.
• Provide senior management with regular financial reports to support strategic decision‑making.
• Coordinate with external auditors.
• Collaborate with other departments, including property management, to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience with a focus in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP & construction accounting principles.

Salary Range: 85-99K, DOE

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)