Senior Project Accounting Lead – Construction Finance

Turner Construction Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Wellness benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

End-of-year appreciation pay

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Finance Accountant to lead day-to-day accounting operations for construction projects and ensure compliance with GAAP and Turner policies.

This role collaborates with project teams to communicate financial health, manage AR/AP, conduct month-end close, and support audits while driving process improvements across finance workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for project Finance accounting questions and escalated issues.
• Mentor and guide Accounting team on Turner financial policies and procedures.
• Provide training and support to accounting staff using established materials.
• Audit support: deliverables for audit requests and documentation.
• Collaborate with SSO on AR/AP activities and communication.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting policies

AP/AR best practices

Contract terms understanding

Construction lien laws

Internal controls

Procedures compliance

Self-starter

Training and mentorship

Analytical thinking

Cash flow management

WIP reporting

Time management

Judgment and discretion

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Finance Accountant to lead day-to-day accounting operations for construction projects and ensure compliance with GAAP and Turner policies.

This role collaborates with project teams to communicate financial health, manage AR/AP, conduct month-end close, and support audits while driving process improvements across finance workflows.