Senior Project Accountant

Our client is a leading $4B+ employee-owned construction firm with a long‑standing reputation for delivering complex, high‑visibility projects across their North American portfolio. We’re seeking a driven Senior Project Accountant to lead financial performance on major builds and strengthen financial discipline across our active portfolio. Your analysis and decisions will influence outcomes in the field and at the leadership level. What You'll Own Lead full‑cycle accounting for active construction projects, owning everything from budget setup to closeout Track job costs and field activity in real time, surfacing insights that help project teams stay ahead of risks and overruns Maintain tight cost controls by monitoring commitments, change orders, and forecast updates Interpret key commercial terms in project contracts and ensure financial expectations are clear across the team Deliver crisp, timely reporting that gives leadership a true picture of project health Ensure accurate coding and documentation for labor, subcontractors, equipment, and third‑party costs Manage progress billings and project‑related invoicing as part of the broader accounting cycle Reconcile job costs and support compliance requirements to keep financials clean, accurate, and audit‑ready What We'd Like Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred Demonstrated experience in project accounting within the construction space Strong understanding of construction accounting fundamentals, including job cost management, over/under billings, cash flow forecasting, and revenue recognition Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluency with ERP systems, with the ability to leverage technology and job cost data for smarter financial management Why This Role Join an employee‑owned firm where your decisions drive real value including your own. You’ll also earn a competitive total rewards package that includes bonus opportunities, profit sharing, and a flexible hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite to stay connected to the work that matters, all while supporting a company that’s actively scaling its operations and impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr