Senior Job Cost Accountant (Construction)

Senior Job Cost Accountant

Location: Near Boca Raton (Onsite)

Compensation: $110,000–$140,000 base + bonus

Our client is an established South Florida construction company with decades of experience and a strong track record of managing large, complex construction projects.

The company has an extremely tenured team, with numerous employees who have been there for 10–15+ years . The Finance & Accounting team works closely with Project Management and company leadership.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Job Cost Accountant to take financial ownership of major construction projects from initial setup through completion.

This is much broader than a traditional Job Cost Accountant position.

The Senior Job Cost Accountant works side-by-side with Project Managers and clients and owns the financial side of assigned projects, including budgets, projections, billing, AP/AR, subcontractors, change orders, owner draws and monthly financial meetings.

The person joining the team will have the opportunity to work on significant South Florida developments, with typical projects exceeding $80million .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aspects of multiple construction projects from setup through completion
• Own project budgeting, job costing and financial reporting
• Monitor project costs, commitments and financial performance
• Manage project-related AP and AR
• Maintain AR and AP aging
• Prepare and process owner draws through payment
• Manage subcontract and purchase order accounting
• Process subcontractor invoices through Textura
• Manage accounting for change orders
• Handle NTOs, lien releases and related documentation
• Work closely with Project Managers on project financials and projections
• Prepare for and participate in monthly Owner Financial Meetings
• Communicate directly with clients regarding project financial matters
• Support and provide guidance to project support staff
• Ensure project financial information is accurate and timely

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 4+ years of construction accounting experience
• Strong general contractor and job cost accounting experience
• Experience managing the financial side of construction projects
• Strong understanding of project budgets, AP/AR, draws, subcontractors, change orders and job costing
• Strong Excel and accounting systems skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work directly with Project Managers and clients
• Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Sage Intacct experience
• Textura experience
• Procore experience
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial construction projects

Benefits

• 100% company-paid employee health insurance
• Spouse coverage available at employee cost
• Dental and vision available
• 401(k) eligibility after one year
• Two weeks of vacation initially, with additional vacation earned over time
• Flexibility when personal or family situations arise