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Senior Accountant - Construction

CFS

Buford, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Projection, Cash Management, Construction, Construction Projects, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost Allocation, Cost Analysis, Credit and Collections, Data Quality, External Audit, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statements, Inventory Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Reconciliation, Roofing, Treasury Management, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Buford, GA
POSTED
3 days ago


Senior Accountant – Construction


Buford,Ga
$80,000 - $100,000 annually


Position Summary


The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of our roofing and construction business. This position is responsible for project-based accounting, general ledger management, financial reporting, and cash flow analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience, a deep understanding of debits and credits, and hands-on expertise with Sage Intacct. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to ensure accurate financial data, support forecasting, and compare budgets to actual performance.



Key Responsibilities


Project-Based & Construction Accounting



  • Manage and oversee job cost accounting for multiple roofing and construction projects

  • Track project costs, labor, materials, WIP, and margins

  • Ensure accurate allocation of costs to jobs and cost codes

  • Support project managers with financial insights and cost analysis


General Ledger & Month-End Close



  • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger

  • Prepare and post journal entries

  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes

  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies


Financial Reporting & Analysis



  • Prepare accurate monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)

  • Analyze actual results against budget and forecast

  • Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement

  • Assist in forecasting and financial modeling


Cash Flow & Treasury Management



  • Monitor daily and long-term cash flow needs

  • Manage cash flow projections

  • Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and collections processes

  • Ensure proper handling of debits and credits across transactions


Inventory Management



  • Oversee inventory accounting related to roofing materials and supplies

  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation

  • Monitor usage, obsolescence, and adjustments


Budgeting & Forecasting



  • Assist with the annual budgeting process

  • Compare budgeted results to actual performance

  • Provide variance explanations and recommendations


Systems & Process Improvement



  • Utilize Sage Intacct to streamline accounting processes

  • Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures

  • Assist with audits and external financial reviews

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations



Required Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience required

  • Strong knowledge of project-based accounting and job costing

  • Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct highly preferred

  • Solid understanding of GAAP, debits, and credits

  • Proven experience preparing financial statements and forecasts

  • Experience with cash flow management and inventory accounting



Preferred Qualifications



  • Experience in roofing or specialty construction

  • CPA or CMA designation (preferred, not required)

  • Experience working in a multi-project, fast-paced environment

  • Knowledge of WIP accounting and percentage-of-completion methods


About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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