Sr. Construction Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Category: Full Time | Direct Hire | Onsite

Salary: $85,000–$105,000 annually, DOE + Full Benefits
Industry: HVAC & Plumbing Construction Contractor  

Ready to take ownership of your work and make a real impact? BBSI is partnering with an established, employee-owned plumbing and HVAC construction company seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its accounting team.

This isn't just another accounting position. You'll work closely with the Division Controller, gain exposure to complex construction projects, and play an important role in managing financial accuracy, job costs, and inventory. If you enjoy digging into numbers, solving problems, and seeing how your work contributes to the bigger picture, this could be a great next step in your career!

What You'll Be Doing

·         Manage general ledger activities, complex journal entries, and month-end closing processes.

·         Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.

·         Monitor construction job costs, project budgets, cost codes, and financial performance.

·         Analyze cost of goods sold (COGS), overhead allocations, and construction-related expenses.

·         Maintain accurate inventory records, standard costs, and work order reconciliations.

·         Review construction invoices, purchase orders, change orders, and lien releases.

·         Partner with Project Managers to review construction costs, identify discrepancies, and improve financial accuracy.

·         Support accounts payable processes, vendor reconciliations, and financial reporting.

·         Assist with internal and external audits and special accounting projects.

Qualifications/Requirements

·         4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, plumbing, HVAC, or a related industry.

·         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an accounting emphasis.

·         Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, job costing, and month-end close.

·         Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost analysis.

·         Understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and construction billing processes.

·         Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP software; Sage 100 experience is a plus.

·         Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate with accounting and construction teams.

Benefits include:

·         Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

·         401(k) retirement plan

·         Medical, dental, and vision insurance

·         Life insurance

·         Paid time off

·         Growth potential to become a Controller

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You'll be joining an established construction company with a strong employee-ownership culture and the opportunity to work closely with senior accounting leadership. If you're looking for a role where your construction accounting expertise is valued and you can continue advancing professionally, we'd love to connect!

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Company Description

BBSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nCalifornia applicants: to see how we protect your data, visit our website at