Senior Accountant

Job Description

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? The Encompass Group is partnering with a growing spray foam roofing contractor to identify an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team in Mesa, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

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• Prepare and review monthly AIA pay applications and customer billings, applying percentage-of-completion revenue recognition principles.
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• Oversee accounts receivable activities, monitor aging reports, follow up on outstanding balances, and resolve billing discrepancies.
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• Prepare, review, and collect monthly subcontractor and vendor lien waivers.
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• Manage project accounting activities, including general ledger project assignments, documentation, and project closeout.
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• Prepare monthly journal entries and support the month-end close process.
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• Maintain the general ledger, reconcile balance sheet accounts, research discrepancies, and prepare adjustments as needed.
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• Prepare financial reports and analyses to support management decision-making.
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Qualifications

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• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
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• Demonstrated experience in construction accounting , ideally with a contractor or project-based construction organization.
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• Strong understanding of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, AIA billing, subcontractor lien waivers, and project accounting.
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• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures.
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• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
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• Experience working with construction project accounting systems and processes.
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• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or other advanced ERP platforms.
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• Experience preparing financial reports and supporting external audits.
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If you're an accounting professional with construction industry experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility, we'd love to connect! Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.