Senior Project Accountant

TriSource; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Profit sharing

Flexible hybrid schedule

Job summary

A leading employee-owned construction firm in Cincinnati is looking for a Senior Project Accountant to oversee full-cycle accounting for construction projects. You will lead financial performance by tracking job costs, maintaining cost controls, and ensuring accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, with relevant project accounting experience in construction. This role offers a competitive total rewards package, including bonus opportunities and a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in project accounting within the construction space.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems, with the ability to leverage technology and job cost data for smarter financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting for active construction projects.
• Track job costs and field activity in real time.
• Maintain tight cost controls by monitoring commitments.
• Interpret key commercial terms in project contracts and ensure financial expectations are clear across the team.
• Deliver crisp, timely reporting that gives leadership a true picture of project health.
• Ensure accurate coding and documentation for labor, subcontractors, equipment, and third‑party costs.
• Manage progress billings and project‑related invoicing as part of the broader accounting cycle.
• Reconcile job costs and support compliance requirements to keep financials clean, accurate, and audit‑ready.

Skills

Project accounting experience

Construction accounting fundamentals

Job cost management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a leading $4B+ employee-owned construction firm with a long‑standing reputation for delivering complex, high‑visibility projects across their North American portfolio. We’re seeking a driven Senior Project Accountant to lead financial performance on major builds and strengthen financial discipline across our active portfolio. Your analysis and decisions will influence outcomes in the field and at the leadership level.

What You'll Own

• Lead full‑cycle accounting for active construction projects, owning everything from budget setup to closeout
• Track job costs and field activity in real time, surfacing insights that help project teams stay ahead of risks and overruns
• Maintain tight cost controls by monitoring commitments, change orders, and forecast updates
• Interpret key commercial terms in project contracts and ensure financial expectations are clear across the team
• Deliver crisp, timely reporting that gives leadership a true picture of project health
• Ensure accurate coding and documentation for labor, subcontractors, equipment, and third‑party costs
• Manage progress billings and project‑related invoicing as part of the broader accounting cycle
• Reconcile job costs and support compliance requirements to keep financials clean, accurate, and audit‑ready

What We'd Like

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated experience in project accounting within the construction space
• Strong understanding of construction accounting fundamentals, including job cost management, over/under billings, cash flow forecasting, and revenue recognition
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluency with ERP systems, with the ability to leverage technology and job cost data for smarter financial management

Why This Role

Join an employee‑owned firm where your decisions drive real value including your own. You’ll also earn a competitive total rewards package that includes bonus opportunities, profit sharing, and a flexible hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite to stay connected to the work that matters, all while supporting a company that’s actively scaling its operations and impact.