Senior Staff Accountant - Construction

Senior Staff Accountant – Construction

Salary: Up to $85k
Location: Columbus, Ohio

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Our client is a well-established and growing construction company in Columbus, Ohio, adding a Senior Staff Accountant to their team
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and project teams on high-impact financial reporting
• Hands-on role with visibility into project performance and company operations
• Strong pipeline of active and upcoming construction projects
• Collaborative, down-to-earth culture aligned with the construction industry
• Ability to gain expertise in job costing and project-based accounting
• Stable organization with consistent growth and long-term career potential
• Clear path for advancement within the accounting and finance team

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Staff Accountant:

• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
• Assist with job costing and tracking project expenses
• Maintain and update WIP schedules and support percentage-of-completion accounting
• Partner with project managers to monitor budgets and project performance
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation
• Identify and support process improvements within the accounting function

Qualifications for the Senior Staff Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, construction industry preferred
• Exposure to job costing or project-based accounting strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with ERP or construction accounting software is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and operations teams

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