Senior Project Accountant

Engtal; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal is partnering with a respected Midwest general contractor to add a Senior Project Accountant in Columbus. This role focuses on overseeing project accounting across multiple construction efforts, delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control.

You will partner with project managers to drive profitability and ensure strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings construction accounting experience, expertise in job costing and billing, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Experience in construction accounting, ideally within a general contractor.
• Strong understanding of job costing, project financials, and construction billing.
• Experience managing financial reporting across multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with project management teams.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project accounting functions across multiple construction projects.
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance.
• Oversee billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and subcontractor payments.
• Review job cost reports, financial projections, and project profitability.
• Support month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting procedures and contractual requirements.
• Assist in mentoring and supporting junior accounting team members.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Project financials

Construction billing

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

We're partnered with one of the Midwest's most respected general contractors as they continue to expand their Columbus operations and look to add an experienced Senior Project Accountant to their team.

This is an opportunity to join a financially strong, growing organization that has built its reputation not only on the projects it delivers, but on how it treats, develops, and retains its employees.

With $1B+ in Ohio backlog, approximately 80% repeat business, and compensation and promotion reviews every 6 months, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that genuinely invests in its people.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Compensation & promotion reviews every 6 months — consistent opportunities for recognition, advancement, and salary growth.
• Exceptional financial stability — $1B+ in Ohio backlog and approximately 80% repeat business provide long-term security.
• A culture built around retention — a family-oriented environment with experienced, long-tenured employees and leadership that invests in its people.
• More than traditional accounting — work closely with project management and operations teams, gaining exposure to the financial side of major construction projects.
• Career development — join a growing Ohio operation with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and develop professionally.
• Established accounting & operations teams — collaborate with experienced professionals across a nationally recognized organization.
• Competitive benefits — performance-based bonuses, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and comprehensive benefits.

The Role

• Oversee project accounting functions across multiple construction projects.
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance.
• Oversee billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and subcontractor payments.
• Review job cost reports, financial projections, and project profitability.
• Support month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting procedures and contractual requirements.
• Assist in mentoring and supporting junior accounting team members.

What They’re Looking For

• Experience in construction accounting, ideally within a general contractor.
• Strong understanding of job costing, project financials, and construction billing.
• Experience managing financial reporting across multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with project management teams.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.