Senior Construction Accountant: Own Closings & Project Finances

Build Group, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own key accounting functions and support the financial operations of a growing construction organization.

You will perform complex accounting activities, support month-end close, analyze job costs and financial results, and ensure accurate reporting across multiple projects and entities. The ideal candidate has hands-on construction accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to independently identify and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience; construction accounting strongly preferred.
• Hands-on construction accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Procore, Sage 300 CRE/Timberline, Textura or similar software helpful.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and general ledger experience.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own key accounting functions including general ledger activity and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in vendor statement reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions with project teams and vendors.
• Collaborate with financial reporting, audits, tax support, and other accounting initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing and reconciling intercompany transactions across related entities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with GAAP.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Procore

Sage 300 CRE/Timberline

Textura

Job description

Build Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own key accounting functions and support the financial operations of a growing construction organization.

You will perform complex accounting activities, support month-end close, analyze job costs and financial results, and ensure accurate reporting across multiple projects and entities. The ideal candidate has hands-on construction accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to independently identify and