What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant - Construction position at CFS?
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Senior Staff Accountant – Construction
Salary: Up to $85k
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Senior Staff Accountant – Construction
Salary: Up to $85k
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Our client is a well-established and growing construction company in Columbus, Ohio, adding a Senior Staff Accountant to their team
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership and project teams on high-impact financial reporting
- Hands-on role with visibility into project performance and company operations
- Strong pipeline of active and upcoming construction projects
- Collaborative, down-to-earth culture aligned with the construction industry
- Ability to gain expertise in job costing and project-based accounting
- Stable organization with consistent growth and long-term career potential
- Clear path for advancement within the accounting and finance team
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
- Assist with job costing and tracking project expenses
- Maintain and update WIP schedules and support percentage-of-completion accounting
- Partner with project managers to monitor budgets and project performance
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
- Assist with audit preparation and documentation
- Identify and support process improvements within the accounting function
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 3–5 years of accounting experience, construction industry preferred
- Exposure to job costing or project-based accounting strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with ERP or construction accounting software is a plus
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and operations teams
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000