Senior Construction Accountant: Lead Project Cost & GAAP

Jobot Consulting; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jobot Consulting seeks a Senior Accountant in Albuquerque to lead financial activities for a growing construction company. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and efficient accounting processes across the project lifecycle.

Your expertise will support leadership with insights for day-to-day operations and growth. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, with construction or project-based experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Sage, Viewpoint, QuickBooks, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in construction or project-based accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, project cost reports, and variance analyses.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and subcontractor payments.
• Ensure GAAP compliance with tax regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to track budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Support annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobot Consulting seeks a Senior Accountant in Albuquerque to lead financial activities for a growing construction company. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and efficient accounting processes across the project lifecycle.

Your expertise will support leadership with insights for day-to-day operations and growth. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, with construction or project-based experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Sage, Viewpoint, QuickBooks, and Excel.