Construction Senior Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting
  • Milpitas, California
  • $55–$62.50 Per Hour
9 days ago

Job Description

Senior Accountant (Temp-to-Hire)

Hybrid Schedule
Growing Construction & Manufacturing Company
$115K-$130K + Strong Potential for Direct Hire

Ready to Make an Immediate Impact?

We're looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys partnering with operations, solving problems, and helping drive business performance.

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with excellent visibility, meaningful responsibilities, and long-term growth potential.


Why This Role Stands Out

Unique blend of construction + manufacturing accounting

High visibility with leadership and operations teams

Opportunity to make an immediate impact

Collaborative, down-to-earth culture (a good sense of humor helps )

Join a growing company in a sustainable, evolving industry


What You'll Be Doing

Cost Accounting & Operations

* Lead cost accounting and inventory management
* Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs
* Partner with factory and project teams to improve performance
* Monitor job costs and profitability

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

* Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
* Perform variance and margin analysis
* Support financial reporting and cost trend analysis
* Assist with audits and internal controls

Accounting & Project Support

* Oversee day-to-day accounting activities (AP, AR, and GL)
* Support project accounting and project administration
* Prepare multi-state sales and use tax filings
* Provide ad hoc analysis and support strategic initiatives


What We're Looking For

Required Experience

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

5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience

Construction or project accounting experience required

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Experience in fast-paced, operational environments

Familiarity with ERP systems (Vista Viewpoint experience is a plus)


Success Traits

You're someone who is:

Adaptable and coachable

Solutions-oriented

Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and figuring things out

Collaborative and humble

Able to build relationships across diverse teams and personalities


Nice-to-Have Qualifications

CPA or CMA

Experience with Power BI, Prophix, or AutoDesk

Manufacturing or construction industry experience

Project-based accounting background


Team & Environment

You'll join a small but mighty accounting team in a highly collaborative environment where everyone contributes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:

  • Wearing multiple hats
  • Working closely with operations
  • Taking ownership
  • Helping build and improve processes

Interested?

If you're looking for a high-impact accounting role with the opportunity to grow into a long-term position, we'd love to connect.

Apply today!

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMilpitas, California
Salary$55–$62.50 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Cost Accountingunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Materials Analysisunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Sales Taxunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Use Taxunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched
  • Windows Vistaunmatched

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