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Senior Project Accountant

$95k - $125k

Creative Financial Staffing

Senior Project Accountant
Privately held construction industry client has a new permanent opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant. Company works throughout the US, and is recognized as an industry leader in their sector. The Senior Project Accountant is a new position due to growth that will work with leadership, Project Managers, various teams and help mentor and oversee Project Accountants. Company offers great benefits, hybrid work flexibility, and a strong promotion track.


Approximate Base Salary of $95,000 - $125,000 + Bonus


Responsibilities of the Senior Project Accountant:

  • Responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for assigned construction projects
  • Analyze WIP, business plans, budgets, forecasts, and variances
  • Conduct productivity and profitability analysis for assigned projects to leadership
  • Analyze and advise on financial/profitability impacts related to labor, materials, equipment, assets
  • Work with internal/external customers managing financial and billing processes according to contract terms
  • Present financial information to Finance, Project Management and Operations leadership
  • Manage lien waivers and payment process
  • Monitor pay estimates, cash forecast for AR, supplier payments and contract values
  • Assist with staff oversight
Ideal Experience for the Senior Project Accountant Role:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related
  • 4+ years of Accounting experience
  • Accounting experience in construction, engineering, architecture, project manufacturing, or related
  • Experience providing insights on accounting/finance matters to individuals throughout an organization
  • Strong project/time management skills
  • Advanced Excel skills, working with large data sets
Highlights of the Senior Project Accountant position:
  • Strong promotion track
  • Health, Vision, Dental, life, disability Insurance, 401K, PTO
  • Company is growing, with lots of long-term employees
  • Professional development and training

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