Senior Accountant, Construction - Bedford, TX

Senior Accountant

A well-established construction company serving the Bedford, TX area needs a Senior Accountant to lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across its projects and related entities. Reporting to the Controller, you'll work hand in hand with project managers, operations and leadership on job cost, WIP and project profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile balance sheet, bank and intercompany accounts
• Review subcontractor pay applications, retainage and project billings
• Track labor, equipment, materials and overhead allocations
• Support AP, AR and cash management
• Prepare sales and use tax reports and other regulatory filings
• Assist with annual audits and tax preparation
• Improve accounting procedures and internal controls
• Provide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for management and project teams
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Run month-end and year-end close
• Maintain the general ledger and review journal entries
• Handle construction job cost accounting and analyze project profitability
• Monitor WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Support revenue recognition under applicable accounting standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction
• Experience with Sage, Viewpoint, Foundation, CMiC or a similar ERP
• Advanced Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills; able to juggle priorities and hit deadlines
• Strong grasp of job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion, retainage and construction contract billing
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

Nice to Have:

• Clear communication with operations and project management teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Multi-entity accounting
• Familiarity with lien waivers, subcontract agreements and project compliance

Compensation & Benefits:

• $105K-$125K base salary
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.