Sr Accountant

Leoforce; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Great culture

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our construction-focused finance team. You will manage the general ledger, perform month-end close, and produce GAAP-compliant financial statements and schedules.

You will monitor project costs, WIP, and contract accounting while supporting cash flow and collaborating with project managers and auditors. The role emphasizes accuracy, strong accounting controls, and cross-functional partnership with operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including construction industry exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with GAAP and construction accounting practices.
• Experience with job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and contract revenue recognition.
• Strong general ledger, reconciliations, and month/year-end close skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Excel.
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Prepare GAAP-based financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Monitor construction costs, budgets, commitments, and profitability; report variances.
• Maintain WIP schedules and contract accounting per standards.
• Review job cost allocations, subcontractor costs, and project billings for accuracy.
• Support cash flow forecasting; review AR/AP for risks and working capital.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals with documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls and streamline reporting.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to resolve issues and provide insights.
• Provide guidance to accounting team and promote consistent practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sr Accountant

6967502

3 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Details

• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Monitor construction project costs, budgets, commitments, and profitability, investigating variances and communicating findings to project managers and leadership.
• Maintain work-in-progress schedules and support revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion calculations, and contract accounting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Review job cost allocations, subcontractor costs, change orders, retainage, and project billings for accuracy and completeness.
• Support cash flow forecasting and review accounts receivable and accounts payable activity to identify risks and improve working capital management.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to inquiries.
• Strengthen internal controls, improve accounting processes, and identify opportunities to streamline reporting.
• Partner with operations and project management teams to resolve accounting issues and deliver actionable financial insights.
• Provide guidance to accounting team members and support consistent accounting practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP or equivalent accounting standards, with the ability to apply applicable GAAP requirements to financial reporting.
• Experience with construction accounting, job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and contract revenue recognition.
• Demonstrated strength in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and close processes.
• Proficiency with accounting or construction ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with finance, operations, and project teams.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.

A bit about us:

Build your future with a permanent Senior Accountant opportunity in the construction industry. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys turning complex financial data into clear insights, strengthening financial controls, and partnering with project teams to keep business performance on track.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, supporting construction project accounting, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced, project-focused environment.

Why join us?

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k
• Great Culture

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