Senior Accountant - Construction: Onsite, Great Benefits

Jobot; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Jobot in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a Senior Accountant to own month-end close, strengthen financial controls, and partner with project managers to translate complex financial data into clear decisions for construction projects.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting within construction, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, and strong ERP/Excel skills. CPA is a plus. On-site, permanent with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including construction industry exposure.
• Experience in monthly reporting or financial close and management reporting responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, including job costing, WIP, revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel for financial analysis and reconciliation.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and monthly reports.
• Prepare and analyze income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and project-level financial results.
• Manage construction job costing and review budgets, actuals, commitments, and forecasts to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain work-in-progress schedules and revenue recognition.
• Partner with project managers to explain financial performance and investigate variances.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
• Support AP, AR, subcontractor accounting, billing, and retention tracking.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and tax-related schedules.
• Strengthen internal controls and streamline accounting processes.
• Provide guidance to accounting team and foster a collaborative finance function.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Construction accounting

Job costing

Internal controls

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication with leadership

CPA in progress / CPA candidate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobot in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a Senior Accountant to own month-end close, strengthen financial controls, and partner with project managers to translate complex financial data into clear decisions for construction projects.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting within construction, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, and strong ERP/Excel skills. CPA is a plus. On-site, permanent with comprehensive benefits.