Senior Construction Project Accountant - Onsite Lexington

Geneva Search Partners LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative and team-oriented work环境

Job summary

Geneva Search Partners LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join a growing construction team in Lexington, Kentucky. This role oversees financial operations for large-scale projects, including cost reporting, billing, subcontract administration, and cash flow management.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience and the ability to work independently while supporting project management and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of project cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with owner billings, subcontract administration, lien waivers, and cash flow management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and process subcontracts, change orders, and bonds to ensure contract compliance.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier lien waivers, invoices, and payment processing.
• Ensure accurate project cost coding, accruals, and cost report maintenance.
• Prepare, analyze, and submit monthly project P&Ls and financial reports.
• Process project cost transfers and accounting adjustments.
• Prepare, review, and submit owner billings and related documentation.
• Monitor project cash flow, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Partner with project teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Oversee accounting activities for large-scale or multiple construction projects.
• Support month-end close, audits, and other project accounting functions.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to project and operational leadership.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Revenue recognition

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Construction Management/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Construction accounting software

Job description

Geneva Search Partners LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join a growing construction team in Lexington, Kentucky. This role oversees financial operations for large-scale projects, including cost reporting, billing, subcontract administration, and cash flow management.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience and the ability to work independently while supporting project management and operations teams.