Senior Construction Accountant: Path to Finance Leadership

Skyler; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) benefits

Paid time off and holidays

CPA support

Job summary

Skyler is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant in Houston to own financial processes, support strategic decisions, and drive system improvements for a rapidly growing national organization.

You will lead complex accounting activities, work with leadership, and help deliver accurate financial reporting, project profitability analysis, and close processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with construction accounting and WIP reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex analyses.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and reconciliations.
• Perform complex account analyses and journal entries.
• Maintain General Ledger integrity and GAAP compliance.
• Support audits and external reporting requirements.
• Participate in project profitability analysis and cost control.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Construction accounting

WIP reporting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Premier Construction Software ERP

Job description

COMPANY: Skyler
LOCATION: HOUSTON, TEXAS
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME

BUILD MORE THAN A CAREER. BUILD A FUTURE.

Skyler is seeking an exceptional Senior Construction Accountant who wants more than a traditional accounting position. We are looking for a high-performing accounting professional capable of owning financial processes, supporting strategic decision-making, improving systems, and helping drive the financial success of a rapidly growing national organization.

This position is designed for individuals who aspire to become future Controllers, Finance Leaders, and Executive Leaders.

Skyler operates within the FGC2 platform of 30 operating and affiliated companies spanning construction, healthcare, industrial, emergency response, restoration, equipment rental, manufacturing, supply and distribution, technology, real estate development, and insurance recovery services.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Construction Accountant serves as a key member of Skyler’s finance team, leading complex accounting activities, financial reporting, Work in Progress (WIP) reporting, project profitability analysis, and month, quarter, and year-end close processes while partnering with executive leadership to support strategic financial decisions.

This position requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of outcomes, embraces accountability, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Maintain General Ledger integrity and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support audit preparation and external reporting requirements.
• Assist with tax preparation and financial compliance requirements.
• Analyze budget-to-actual performance, cash flow trends, and financial forecasts to support project and organizational decision-making.

Construction Accounting

• Prepare and maintain Work in Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Manage revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Analyze project profitability and job cost performance.
• Review project budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost reports.
• Monitor project financial performance and proactively identify financial risks.
• Support project closeout and final financial reconciliations.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Operations Leadership.

Cost Accounting & Allocations

• Develop and maintain Chart of Accounts structures.
• Review and improve cost coding standards.
• Oversee equipment cost allocations.
• Support overhead allocation and indirect cost recovery processes.
• Perform intercompany accounting and multi-entity allocations.
• Recommend and implement financial process improvements and standardization.

Insurance Recovery & Forensic Accounting

• Support insurance claim preparation and validation.
• Analyze claim-related costs and supporting documentation.
• Prepare documentation supporting business interruption and builder’s risk claims.
• Perform property loss accounting and damage quantification.
• Support insurance audits and claim reconciliation activities.
• Maintain financial records supporting insurance recovery efforts.

Leadership & Development

• Mentor Project Accountants and junior accounting personnel.
• Assist with training and process development.
• Recommend and implement accounting process improvements and best practices.
• Participate in strategic improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience with construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of WIP reporting and revenue recognition.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Construction industry accounting experience.
• Equipment rental accounting experience.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Restoration and remediation accounting experience.
• Manufacturing and supply chain accounting exposure.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

The ideal candidate possesses strong working knowledge of:

• Construction Accounting
• Work in Progress (WIP) Reporting
• Revenue Recognition and Percentage-of-Completion Accounting
• Job Cost Accounting
• Chart of Accounts Development
• Cost Allocation Methodologies
• Labor Burden, Equipment, and Overhead Allocation
• Multi-Entity Accounting
• Intercompany Accounting
• General Ledger Accounting
• Audit Support
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• QuickBooks Desktop & Online
• Premier Construction Software ERP
• Insurance Claim Accounting, Validation, and Audit Support
• Insurance Forensic Accounting, Business Interruption Analysis, and Builder’s Risk Claims
• FEMA Reimbursement Documentation, Disaster Recovery Cost Tracking, and Financial Damage Quantification

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The compensation package will include a competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) benefits, paid time off and holidays, professional development and CPA support, and exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives.