Senior Construction Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading general contractor is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support financial operations and ensure accurate, timely project reporting. In this mid-senior level role, you'll manage billing, cost tracking, and project closeout activities. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with 3+ years of relevant experience in the construction industry. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, alongside proficiency in ERP or construction management software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction or project-based industries.
• Strong understanding of contract billing, job cost accounting, and WIP reporting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly owner billings in alignment with contract terms and project milestones.
• Review contracts to identify billing requirements and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Analyze and process job-related costs in accordance with internal control policies.
• Partner with project managers to coordinate billing and track job costs.
• Manage subcontractor payments and lien waivers, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Support job closeout, including final reconciliations and accruals.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job cost accounting

Contract billing

Education

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

Tools

ERP or construction management software (e.g., Viewpoint, CMiC, Sage)

Job description

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Our client, a leading general contractor specializing in large-scale commercial projects, is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support financial operations and ensure accurate, timely project reporting. This position plays a key role in coordinating billing, cost tracking, and project closeout activities while maintaining strong relationships with project managers and subcontractors. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly owner billings in alignment with contract terms and project milestones.
• Review contracts to identify billing requirements and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Analyze and process job-related costs in accordance with internal control policies.
• Partner with project managers to coordinate billing, track job costs, and identify unbilled or late-billed items.
• Manage subcontractor payments and lien waivers, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Support job closeout, including final reconciliations, accruals, and profit/loss analysis.
• Monitor project cash flow and assist with forecasting as needed.
• Compile certified payroll reports and maintain subcontractor insurance compliance documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and improve reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction or project-based industries.
• Strong understanding of contract billing, job cost accounting, and WIP reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP or construction management software (e.g., Viewpoint, CMiC, Sage, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team approach.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Construction