Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Texas. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing project-related accounting activity, and delivering reliable reporting to support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in construction accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and cash management, along with the ability to work closely with operational teams in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monthly close cycle by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, reviewing revenue activity, producing financial statements and supporting schedules, and sales and use tax compliance

• Manage project accounting from initial setup through closeout, ensuring budgets, labor, materials, subcontractor charges, and overhead costs are recorded accurately.

• Evaluate project performance by comparing estimated and actual costs, and partner with project leaders to address variances and improve forecast accuracy.

• Prepare and maintain work-in-progress reporting and support appropriate revenue recognition based on project status and contract terms.

• Track outstanding debt obligations such as loans, equipment financing, and credit facilities, including related interest expense and amortization entries.

• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.

• Monitor cash activity and contribute to short-term and long-term cash flow planning to support operational and financing needs.

• Assist with audit preparation, provide requested documentation, and help strengthen internal controls, compliance practices, and accounting procedures.

• Collaborate with teams across project management, operations, procurement, payroll, and shared accounting functions to maintain accurate financial data across active jobs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with job costing, project-based financial tracking, and revenue recognition methods used in construction environments.
• Familiarity with debt schedules, interest calculations, cash reconciliations, and cash flow reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting or ERP systems used in construction organizations, along with strong Excel skills.
• Solid analytical, organizational, and communication abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Compensation

Based on experience

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