Senior Accountant

A bit about us:

Arizona General Contractor with a focus on projects i.e. parks, recreation, sports facilities and open space construction.

Why join us?

over 45 years of construction industry experience

Job Details

Senior Construction Accountant
Location: Phoenix, AZ (onsite only)

Overview
A growing, multi-state construction and development firm is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant to join its Phoenix-based finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in construction accounting, job costing, and multi-entity financial management.

This position works closely with executive leadership and offers clear growth potential into Controller or Assistant Controller-level responsibilities. If you thrive in a fast-paced construction environment, understand project-based accounting, and enjoy building strong financial processes, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities and states
Perform construction job cost accounting, ensuring proper cost allocation and project tracking
Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate job cost reporting
Support year-end audits and tax preparation
Help improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls
Provide financial reporting and analysis to support leadership decision-making

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

5+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry
Strong knowledge of construction accounting and job costing
Hands-on experience with Sage 300 / Timberline
Experience supporting multiple legal entities
Solid understanding of the full accounting lifecycle
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Advanced Excel skills and financial reporting proficiency

Nice to Have Qualifications
construction accounting experience

Key Skills & Traits

High attention to detail and financial accuracy
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
Clear communicator who collaborates well across teams
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Why This Opportunity

Join a stable, growing construction organization with a strong project pipeline
High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership
Career growth path toward Controller-level leadership
Collaborative culture that values accountability and continuous improvement

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