Strategic Construction Project Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing construction organization in Columbus, Ohio to hire a Construction Accountant. You will be responsible for financial reporting, project accounting, forecasting, and process improvements in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Ideal candidate has at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, construction or project-based industry experience, and strong collaboration across departments to drive accuracy and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience within construction, contracting, engineering, manufacturing, or other project-based environments preferred.
• Experience with project costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, or revenue recognition methodologies strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, pivot tables and lookups, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Partner with project teams to track project costs, billing activity, revenue recognition, and profitability
• Review project financial performance, work-in-progress reporting, and forecasting data
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Assist with audit preparation, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement of accounting processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing construction organization in Columbus, Ohio to hire a Construction Accountant. You will be responsible for financial reporting, project accounting, forecasting, and process improvements in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Ideal candidate has at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, construction or project-based industry experience, and strong collaboration across departments to drive accuracy and performance.