Job Description
Growing, Denver based construction company seeking a dynamic project accountant for their team
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Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
A bit about us:
A Colorado based Commercial Construction company with multiple entities and growing!
Why join us?
Job Details
The Lead Accountant / Project Accountant manages daily accounting operations and project accounting across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role responsible for bank and general ledger reconciliations, month-end close activities, accounts payable and payments, and construction billing. The position requires someone who can independently reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, prepare journal entries, and keep accounting and project deadlines on track.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Month-End Close
Project Accounting
Coordination & Accountability
Accounts Payable, Receivables & Payments
Qualifications
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lauren Spann
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
A bit about us:
A Colorado based Commercial Construction company with multiple entities and growing!
Why join us?
- Professional Growth and Development
- Outstanding company culture with a great work/life balance
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Hybrid work schedule following training
Job Details
The Lead Accountant / Project Accountant manages daily accounting operations and project accounting across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role responsible for bank and general ledger reconciliations, month-end close activities, accounts payable and payments, and construction billing. The position requires someone who can independently reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, prepare journal entries, and keep accounting and project deadlines on track.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Month-End Close
- Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations; investigate and resolve outstanding differences.
- Reconcile AP, AR, payroll, intercompany balances, and project accounting records to the general ledger.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaid expense schedules, allocations, and corrections with appropriate support.
- Own assigned month-end close tasks, review account balances and financial activity, and maintain schedules for financial reporting and year-end review.
- Review GL postings and employee reimbursements for accurate expense recognition and job allocation.
Project Accounting
- Maintain project budgets, contracts, commitments, and approved change orders.
- Prepare monthly pencil drafts, pay applications, and billing backup in coordination with project managers.
- Review job costs and labor allocations; resolve missing costs, coding errors, and unbilled items.
- Prepare and reconcile WIP schedules and support reviews of project forecasts, profitability, and over/under billings.
- Manage final billing, retainage reconciliation, and project accounting closeout.
Coordination & Accountability
- Maintain billing and close schedules, follow through on open items, and escalate issues promptly.
- Guide accounting staff as assigned and improve procedures, documentation, and reconciliation practices.
Accounts Payable, Receivables & Payments
- Process and review vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications for correct coding, documentation, and approval.
- Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and prepare and process approved check and ACH payment runs.
- Record customer receipts, monitor aging, follow up on collections, and provide payment and collection updates for cash planning.
- Maintain vendor records, lien waivers, and supporting documentation; assist with year-end 1099 reporting.
Qualifications
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience; construction and multi-entity experience strongly preferred.
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or similar) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to independently complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and execute month-end close responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and how transactions affect financial statements.
- Experience with job costing, WIP, progress billing, and retainage.
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Sage 300, Sage Intacct or comparable accounting software.
- Organized, analytical, and accountable, with clear communication and consistent follow-through.
- Accounting or finance degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$120,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Website | http://www.jobot.com |
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