Senior Construction Accountant — Project Cost & GAAP

Jobot Consulting; Santa Fe (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 is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial activities for a growing construction company in a hands-on role. The position requires construction accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to drive accuracy across all accounting functions.

You will partner with leadership to deliver meaningful insights, support budgets and project profitability, and lead month-end close efforts while mentoring junior staff. A competitive compensation package is provided.

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.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting practices (job costing, WIP reporting).
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Viewpoint, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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, 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

GAAP knowledge

Construction accounting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobot Consulting is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial activities for a growing construction company in a hands-on role. The position requires construction accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to drive accuracy across all accounting functions.

You will partner with leadership to deliver meaningful insights, support budgets and project profitability, and lead month-end close efforts while mentoring junior staff. A competitive compensation package is provided.