Senior Accountant

A busy organization supporting construction and government-funded projects is seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of complex accounting activities and help maintain strong financial controls.This role is perfect for an experienced accountant who enjoys working in a project-based environment where job costs, contracts, billing, budgets, compliance, and financial reporting all come together.You'll have significant visibility across the organization and will work closely with project managers, operations, leadership, and external partners.What You'll OwnManage monthly close activities and prepare complex journal entriesPerform account reconciliations and research discrepanciesMonitor project-related revenue, expenses, and job costsReview project budgets against actual expendituresAnalyze job-cost reports and investigate variancesSupport contract billing and ensure invoices align with contractual requirementsAssist with government contract accounting and documentationPrepare monthly financial statements and management reportingMonitor accounts receivable and assist with collections related to project billingReview subcontractor and vendor invoices for proper coding and approvalMaintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accountsAssist with annual budgeting and forecastingSupport external audits and government compliance reviewsStrengthen accounting procedures and internal controlsWork with project managers to improve financial visibility and profitabilityIdentify accounting discrepancies before they become larger issues