Senior Project Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Senior Project Accountant for a growing construction company near Torrance, CA. The ideal candidate will manage job costing, project billing, retention tracking, payroll processes, and contract administration while handling multiple projects with strong financial reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and the ability to work in a detail-oriented environment with room for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction draws, retention tracking, project billing/AIA billing, and job costing.
• Experience with Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, credit card reconciliations, and payroll processes.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and Sage; advanced Excel skills.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Project billing/AIA billing

Retention tracking

Payroll processes

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

QuickBooks Desktop

Sage

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Sage

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

We've partnered with a growing construction company and are actively seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join their team near Torrance, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting and project financial management, with expertise in job costing, project billing, retention tracking, payroll processes, and contract administration. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple projects while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies. This is a great opportunity offering room for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Must reside in the South Bay area
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of:
• Construction draws
• Retention tracking
• Project billing/AIA billing
• Job costing
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Credit card reconciliations
• General understanding of payroll processes
• Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and Sage
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects

Preferred

• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Experience preparing WIP schedules and working with construction project financials
• Software implementation experience (QuickBooks to Sage)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.