Senior Construction Project Accountant

Southland Industries, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Holidays and vacation

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Lead Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of the construction job costing process, supervise a team of project accountants, and support project managers with timely, accurate financial reporting and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and effective communication.

You will guide monthly closes, analyze complex accounting issues, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or Construction Management.
• Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff.
• Excellent ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent to analyze and resolve difficult issues.
• Excellent ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions.
• Operations of assigned areas ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting systems and internal controls.
• Monitors financials. Coordinates the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data. Prepares standard and special reports.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices, and current and proposed legislation and regulation; recommend changes to accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Works with the accounting manager on appropriate fiscal strategies for the organization.
• Leads departmental projects to include change/implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Reviews/completes analysis of complex accounting issues.
• Provide coaching and/or training to and supervise less-experienced Project Accountants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Discretion

Adaptability

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Construction Management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Southland Industries in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Lead Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of the construction job costing process, supervise a team of project accountants, and support project managers with timely, accurate financial reporting and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and effective communication.

You will guide monthly closes, analyze complex accounting issues, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with the