Senior Project Accountant - GAAP & Financial Insights

INTREN, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INTREN, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage advanced accounting functions including general ledger, revenue and accrual accounting, and project cost analysis. This role partners with operations and leadership to provide financial insights that drive improved performance.

Responsibilities include journal entries, month-end close leadership, intercompany reconciliation, revenue recognition, cost analysis, and preparation of variance analyses and management reports.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, including revenue, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and adjustments.
• Lead and support month-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and intercompany balances.
• Perform revenue recognition and cost analysis, including project-based tracking.
• Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams on cost allocation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

INTREN, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage advanced accounting functions including general ledger, revenue and accrual accounting, and project cost analysis. This role partners with operations and leadership to provide financial insights that drive improved performance.

Responsibilities include journal entries, month-end close leadership, intercompany reconciliation, revenue recognition, cost analysis, and preparation of variance analyses and management reports.