Senior Accountant – Construction Accounting

Our Client; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client in the Twin Cities area is seeking a skilled accountant for a full-time, in-person role to manage project finances and support operational efficiency across construction projects.

You will own project accounting processes (AP, AR, WIP), oversee monthly close and ledger reconciliations, develop budgets and forecasts, and provide timely financial statements to project managers and leadership. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience within the construction industry, including journal entries, GL functions, and monthly close.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, work-in-progress, and all project costing aspects.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee monthly close, reconcile ledgers, and prepare timely financial statements.
• Budget & Forecasting: Develop budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts; perform variance analysis.
• General Ledger Management: Create and review journal entries and ensure timely GL processing.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is a full-time role at our client’s company, located in the Twin Cities (West metro) area. The company operates within the construction industry, seeking a skilled accountant to manage project finances and support operational efficiency. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting project managers, and ensuring timely financial reporting for ongoing and upcoming construction projects.

The TL;DR

• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
• Pay: $106500 yearly
• Team: Supports the Controller and project managers
• Mission: Manages project-specific financial operations and contributes to overall financial health and reporting accuracy for construction endeavors.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do

• Project Accounting: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, work-in-progress, and all aspects of project costing.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the monthly close process, ensure general ledgers are accurately reconciled, and prepare timely financial statements.
• Budget & Forecasting: Manage Profit and Loss statements, including the development of budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts, along with conducting variance analysis.
• General Ledger Management: Create and review regular journal entries and ensure timely and accurate processing of all general ledger functions.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and implement enhancements to accounting processes to improve overall efficiency.

The Must-Haves

• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business field, bringing senior-level expertise to construction accounting.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of related accounting experience, specifically within the construction industry, with robust experience in journal entries, general ledger functions, and monthly close processes.
• Skills: Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLookups, coupled with excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and strong communication skills.