Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant supports the financial operations of the roofing and construction business by managing complex general ledger activities, job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and month-end close. This role ensures accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, supports operational decision-making, and serves as a key accounting partner to production, project management, and operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, payroll, equipment depreciation, and allocations.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain fixed asset and equipment schedules, including depreciation and disposals.
• Reconcile inventory.

Construction Accounting & Job Costing

• Maintain and review job cost reports to ensure accurate cost coding and allocation.
• Monitor and reconcile work-in-progress schedules.
• Support percentage-of-completion and other construction revenue recognition methods.
• Analyze job margins, cost variances, and under/over billings.
• Partner with Project Managers and Production teams to resolve job cost issues.

Revenue Recognition, Billing & Collections

• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and construction accounting standards.
• Review billing schedules, change orders, and contract terms.
• Prepare and submit AIA billing documents in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepare and submit invoices.
• Assist with retainage tracking and reconciliation.
• Ensure timely collections and maintain customer relationships.

Accounts Payable, Subcontractors & Compliance

• Review subcontractor pay applications and lien waivers.
• Ensure proper accounting for subcontractor costs, materials, and labor.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare internal financial statements and operational reports.
• Analyze monthly financial results, job profitability, and variances.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, including labor and material cost analysis.
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting for operations and executive leadership.

Audit, Controls & Process Improvement

• Support internal and external audits, including job cost and WIP audits.
• Assist with the development and improvement of internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Systems & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Maintain data integrity within construction accounting systems and ERP platforms.
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Production, Project Management, and Sales.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource for non-finance stakeholders.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Review work prepared by Staff Accountants and Accounting Clerks.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Promote best practices in construction accounting and internal controls.

QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 4–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction or roofing industry experience required.
• Experience with job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion accounting required.
• CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience with construction accounting software or ERP systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics.
• Payroll, equipment, and subcontractor accounting experience preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with operations and field teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Work Environment

• Office-based role.
• Periodic extended hours during month-end and year-end close.
• Regular interaction with operations and sales teams.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with AIA/Construction billing and WIP accounting?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000