Senior Construction Accountant - Path to Controller (PHX)

Jobot

Tempe (AZ)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant to join its Phoenix-based finance team. This role focuses on construction accounting, job costing, and multi-entity financial management, offering growth toward Controller‑level responsibilities.

If you thrive in a fast-paced construction environment, you’ll partner with project managers and operations to ensure accurate job cost reporting and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in construction.
  • Deep knowledge of construction accounting and job costing.
  • Experience supporting multi-entity financial management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage full accounting cycle: GL, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close.
  • Maintain records across multiple entities and states.
  • Perform construction job cost accounting and cost allocation.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
  • Support year-end audits and tax preparation.

Skills

5+ years construction accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 300 / Timberline

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant to join its Phoenix-based finance team. This role focuses on construction accounting, job costing, and multi-entity financial management, offering growth toward Controller‑level responsibilities.

If you thrive in a fast-paced construction environment, you’ll partner with project managers and operations to ensure accurate job cost reporting and strong internal controls.

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