Senior Construction Accountant: GAAP, Project Costing & Reporting

Insight Investments; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Investments in California is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee daily accounting operations, manage monthly financial reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting principles. The role requires expertise in construction accounting, including progress billing and job costing.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred, and 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in accounting. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA designation preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction industry accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and monthly financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries in compliance with accounting procedures.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and verify reconciling items.
• Track project-specific expenses to compare actual costs against estimates.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze financial results.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Knowledge of construction accounting principles

Analytical skills

Experience with ERP systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA designation

Job description

Insight Investments in California is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee daily accounting operations, manage monthly financial reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting principles. The role requires expertise in construction accounting, including progress billing and job costing.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred, and 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in accounting. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.