Senior Construction Accountant

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 DOE
Industry: Mechanical Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time

A well-established mechanical contractor is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant to join its accounting team. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with construction industry experience who enjoys working closely with project teams while maintaining involvement in broader accounting operations.

This role combines project accounting, contract administration, billing, compliance, and financial reporting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer billings, including complex contract billing and AIA billings
• Maintain project accounting records, including contract values, budgets, estimates, and change orders
• Reconcile monthly divisional revenue and assist with financial reporting activities
• Enter and maintain project estimates within company software
• Maintain job master files and ensure project information remains accurate and up to date
• Manage subcontractor documentation, including certificates of insurance and compliance requirements
• Maintain subcontract files and ensure insurance requirements are current
• Assist vendors and suppliers with payment inquiries related to pay-when-paid contracts
• Support annual audit activities and reporting requirements
• Prepare annual 1099 filings
• Cross-train and provide support in accounts payable, payroll, cash posting, billing, job setup, and subcontract administration
• Perform additional accounting and administrative responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Construction accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with project accounting, job costing, and contract administration
• Familiarity with:
  • AIA Billing
  • Schedule of Values (SOV)
  • Change Orders
  • Lien Waivers
  • Time & Material Billing
  • Tax Exemptions and Use Tax
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in the following roles are encouraged to apply:

• Senior Construction Accountant
• Project Accountant
• Construction Accountant
• Job Cost Accountant
• Accounting Specialist
• Billing Specialist
• Assistant Controller (Construction)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit Sharing Program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Long-term disability coverage

This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple areas of construction accounting while partnering closely with project management and operations teams. We're looking for someone who enjoys being involved in the financial side of projects while contributing to the overall success of the business.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

Anna Boyd
Senior Search Consultant | gpac

(605) 799-2839

anna.boyd@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.