Senior Project Accountant | Growing Construction Company

LHH; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join the accounting team in Nashville, TN. The role is onsite with remote flexibility as needed, offering a path to increased responsibility in a growing construction environment.

You will oversee construction project finances, manage WIP schedules, partner with Project Managers, and drive process improvements across the team.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Construction accounting or project accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of WIP accounting and job costing.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information to Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of assigned construction projects from setup to completion.
• Prepare and maintain WIP schedules, review job costs, revenue recognition, forecasts, and variances.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor financial performance and provide guidance.
• Participate in month-end close: journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
• Train and onboard new Project Accountants and provide guidance.
• Review and manage quality of work by Project Accountants.
• Escalate complex accounting issues and drive resolution.
• Develop and implement new accounting processes for acquisitions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reporting.
• Collaborate across accounting, operations, and project management.
• Assist with higher-level accounting projects as the company grows.

Skills

WIP accounting

Job costing

Month-end close

PM collaboration

Process improvement

Mentoring/training

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Construction accounting systems

Job description

A growing construction company is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join its accounting team in a newly created position. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative organization where you can make a significant impact, take on increased responsibility, and continue to grow professionally. The position is fully onsite, with remote flexibility available on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial aspects of assigned construction projects from project setup through completion
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain WIP schedules, including reviewing job costs, revenue recognition, project forecasts, and variances
• Partner closely with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance, identify issues, and provide accounting guidance
• Participate in the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and project-related reporting
• Train and onboard new Project Accountants and provide ongoing guidance on project accounting processes and best practices
• Review and manage the overall quality and outcomes of work completed by Project Accountants
• Serve as an escalation point for complex project accounting issues, researching discrepancies and driving problems through resolution
• Develop and implement new accounting processes and procedures related to a recent acquisition
• Identify opportunities to improve project accounting workflows, controls, reporting, and overall efficiency
• Collaborate across accounting, operations, and project management to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assist with higher-level accounting projects and process improvement initiatives as the company continues to grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Construction accounting or project accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong hands-on knowledge of WIP accounting and job costing
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting
• Ability to work directly with Project Managers and communicate financial information effectively
• Experience training, mentoring, or reviewing the work of accounting staff
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Comfortable working in a growing environment with evolving processes and priorities