Senior Accountant - Construction
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Position Overview
A leading national construction and development firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to support large-scale commercial construction projects. This role is responsible for managing project accounting functions for one or more major projects, partnering closely with project leadership and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, cost management, billing, and compliance.
Why Join Us
- ?Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex construction project
- sCollaborative and team-oriented work environmen
- tCareer advancement and professional development opportunitie
- sExposure to projects across multiple markets and region
- sStable organization with a strong reputation and long-term growth strateg
y
Key Responsibiliti
- esReview and process subcontract agreements, change orders, and performance/payment bonds to ensure compliance with contractual requirement
- s.Collect, review, and maintain subcontractor and supplier lien waiver
- s.Review, process, and track monthly subcontractor and supplier invoices, ensuring costs are accurately recorded and allocated to the appropriate project phases and cost code
- s.Manage project accruals and support accurate monthly cost reportin
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Qualificati
- onsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related fie
- ld.Minimum of 5 years of construction accounting experience or related project accounting experien
- ce.Strong understanding of project cost accounting, billing, and financial reporting within the construction indust
- ry.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environme
- nt.Excellent communication and organizational skil
- ls.Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% to Dallas,
$86k - $120k
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