Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a well-established, locally owned general contracting firm with a 25+ year track record delivering commercial and residential construction projects throughout Iowa. Known for quality workmanship and long-standing client relationships, they are adding a  Senior Accountant to their close-knit finance team as the company continues to grow.

The Role

This is a high-impact, broad-scope position at the center of the company's financial operations. You'll own project cost accounting, lead month-end close, support payroll, and handle compliance — working closely with project managers, the Controller, and ownership. The right person brings construction industry fluency and thrives in a lean environment where their work is visible and meaningful.

What You'll Do

Project & Job Cost Accounting

• Maintain and monitor job cost reports, tracking costs against budget and flagging variances
• Process subcontractor invoices, owner billings, and lien waivers
• Partner with project managers on cost coding and WIP schedule accuracy
• Track change orders, contract modifications, and over/under-billed positions

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Execute monthly close — journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany accounts
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation entries, and equipment cost tracking
• Prepare monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis to leadership

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee A/P processing for vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Monitor A/R aging, follow up on outstanding invoices, and coordinate collections
• Review and approve employee expense reports for policy compliance

Payroll & Compliance

• Support bi-weekly payroll including certified payroll for prevailing wage projects
• Prepare Iowa sales/use tax returns, withholding filings, and regulatory reports
• Coordinate with external CPA on annual audit/review; manage 1099 and W-2 reconciliation
• Maintain bonding, insurance, and contractor licensing compliance records

Team & Process

• Identify and implement workflow improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide backup coverage
• Support Controller on special projects, forecasting, and budgeting

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–7 years of accounting experience; 2+ in construction or project-based industry preferred
• Solid grasp of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion
• AIA billing (G702/G703) and lien waiver experience
• Proficiency in Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, Foundation, or comparable software
• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of GAAP
• Organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented

Preferred

• Familiarity with Iowa contractor licensing, bonding, and insurance
• Experience supporting external audits
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a lean, owner-operated environment