What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Competitive Edge Contracting, Inc.?
Company Description
Competitive Edge Contracting is Arizona's largest playground construction company — built from the ground up by the people who actually do the work. We're installer-driven, heart-first, and proud of it. Thousands of projects in, we're now entering our next chapter: bringing in experienced leaders to help scale what we've built. If you want to join a company where your work has real weight, the culture has genuine roots, and what you build at the end of the day is a place where kids play — this is it.
Role Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing construction company based in Arizona. This is an on-site, full-time position that plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of our operations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience from within the construction, engineering, or real estate development industry, and is comfortable working in a project-driven environment where accuracy and timeliness are paramount. You’ll be empowered to shape the function from the ground up, not just maintain it.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & General Ledger
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Prepare financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Assist in preparation of monthly management reports for leadership and project owners
- Support any annual financial audits and liaise with external auditors
Job Costing & Project Accounting
- Track and allocate project costs across multiple active construction projects
- Monitor budgets vs. actuals on a per-project basis and flag variances to management
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate and timely cost reporting
- Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and overbilling/underbilling reports
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Oversee accounts payable including subcontractor payments, purchase orders, and lien waivers
- Manage accounts receivable including AIA billing, draw requests, and collections
- Ensure compliance with Arizona lien laws and contractor payment regulations
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Payroll & Compliance
- Support payroll processing including certified payroll for prevailing wage projects
- Ensure compliance with Arizona state tax filings, sales tax, and use tax reporting
- Assist with insurance audits, bonding documentation, and licensing renewals
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and industry-specific accounting standards
Systems & Process Improvement
- Work within accounting software and its features (QuickBooks, Quickbooks Time, Quickbooks Estimates)
- Collaborate with other teams’ software that integrate into accounting workflows (Monday.com)
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve reporting accuracy
- Train and mentor junior accounting staff as needed
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Proficiency in construction accounting principles including job costing and WIP reporting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
Preferred
- Prior experience in construction, general contracting, or a related industry
- Familiarity with Arizona-specific contractor licensing and tax requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Paid time off
- Influence to shape the accounting function
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
- Work at the largest playground construction company in Arizona