Senior Accountant – Construction Accounting

Job Description

Senior Accountant – Construction | Charles Joy Executive Search and Staffing

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at our client’s company, located in the Twin Cities (West metro) area. The company operates within the construction industry, seeking a skilled accountant to manage project finances and support operational efficiency. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting project managers, and ensuring timely financial reporting for ongoing and upcoming construction projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
• Pay: $106500 yearly
• Team: Supports the Controller and project managers
• Mission: Manages project-specific financial operations and contributes to overall financial health and reporting accuracy for construction endeavors.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Accounting: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, work-in-progress, and all aspects of project costing.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the monthly close process, ensure general ledgers are accurately reconciled, and prepare timely financial statements.
• Budget & Forecasting: Manage Profit and Loss statements, including the development of budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts, along with conducting variance analysis.
• General Ledger Management: Create and review regular journal entries and ensure timely and accurate processing of all general ledger functions.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and implement enhancements to accounting processes to improve overall efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business field, bringing senior-level expertise to construction accounting.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of related accounting experience, specifically within the construction industry, with robust experience in journal entries, general ledger functions, and monthly close processes.
• Skills: Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLookups, coupled with excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and strong communication skills.