Sr. Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing construction business in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, project accounting, and month-end close activities across multiple projects.

Collaborate with operations teams, supervise job costing, and drive financial performance while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction accounting.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and perform account reconciliations.
• Oversee construction job costing and project accounting activities.
• Review project budgets, costs, and revenue recognition for accuracy.
• Monitor WIP schedules and support financial forecasting.
• Assist with cash flow management and financial planning.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to accounting policies.
• Support external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with project managers to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and controls.

Job description

A VACO client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of their growing construction business. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing project accounting, supporting month‑end close activities, and helping drive financial performance across multiple construction projects.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy collaborating with operations teams, and have experience in construction accounting, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and perform account reconciliations.
• Oversee construction job costing and project accounting activities.
• Review project budgets, costs, and revenue recognition for accuracy.
• Monitor work‑in‑progress (WIP) schedules and support financial forecasting.
• Assist with cash flow management and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and controls.

If now is time for change, please apply directly!

Compensation & Benefits

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends on a wide array of factors, including skills, experience, education, location, and other business considerations. The salary range for the role is disclosed here. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.