Senior Project Accountant - Megaprojects (Construction)

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Transportation division in Miami, FL. The Senior Accountant will manage accounting for mega‑projects or multiple large projects, ensuring accurate cost reporting and owner billings.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting or related field and at least 5 years of construction accounting experience. The company emphasizes growth, equal opportunity, and a supportive environment with a family-like culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business‑related field.
• Minimum 5 years-experience in construction accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes subcontracts, subcontract change orders and Performance and Payment bonds to ensure they are in compliance with specified terms.
• Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
• Collects, reviews, and processes subcontractor/supplier monthly project invoices. Needs to ensure all invoices have been accrued properly and timely to the correct cost reports and phase codes. Ensures proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Individual exhibits a high level understanding of the Walsh cost report and all of the Accounting functions related to the costs posted to the cost report.
• Individual has a strong understanding of the Walsh monthly P&L process and ensures timely submittal of project P&Ls and reviews the P&Ls for accuracy.
• Processes cost transfers on project cost report for Project Management staff.
• This position requires an in depth monthly analysis of the owner billing and ability to produce owner billing independently, when applicable.
• Collects, reviews and submits monthly owner billings to the Accounting Manager or Controller for processing.
• Monitors cash flow and communicates with the project staffs on tracking A/R and when the projects are paid.
• Works independently and manages the Accounting operations for mega‑projects or multiple large projects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field

Job description

The Walsh Group is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Transportation division in Miami, FL. The Senior Accountant will manage accounting for mega‑projects or multiple large projects, ensuring accurate cost reporting and owner billings.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting or related field and at least 5 years of construction accounting experience. The company emphasizes growth, equal opportunity, and a supportive environment with a family-like culture.