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Senior Accountant - Construction Industry
Location: Charleston, WV (On-site position – NOT REMOTE)
Position Overview
Local construction company is seeking a highly capable and self-directed Accountant to manage all aspects of the company’s financial operations. This position is responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and job cost tracking in a fast-paced, project-based environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating independently while supporting leadership with accurate and timely financial insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
- Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Perform month-end and year-end close processes
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Convert current accounting software to web-based version
Job Cost Accounting
- Track job costs, labor, and equipment by project
- Maintain and update job budgets and cost-to-complete forecasts
- Analyze variances between estimated and actual costs
- Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
Union Payroll & Compliance
- Process complex, multi-rate union payroll (including different wage classifications by job)
- Calculate and remit union dues, fringe benefits, and contributions
- Prepare and submit certified payroll reports, if applicable
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage laws
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and expense reports
- Manage customer invoicing, progress billings, and collections
- Track retainage receivables and payables
Cash Flow & Banking
- Monitor and forecast cash flow, particularly around payroll and union obligations
- Coordinate with leadership on financial planning and funding needs
- Manage banking relationships and loan reporting
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Prepare and file payroll, sales/use, and other applicable taxes
- Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements specific to construction and union labor
- Maintain audit-ready documentation
External Coordination
- Work with external CPA firm for year-end review or audit
- Support tax preparation by maintaining organized financial records
- Support insurance audits (workers’ compensation, general liability, etc.)
- Respond to union and benefit fund audits as needed
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Associate’s degree in Accounting with extensive accounting/bookkeeping experience will be considered.
- 3–7 years of accounting experience (construction or job-cost environment strongly preferred)
- Experience in a union environment, particularly as it relates to payroll compliance and union benefit audits.
- Strong understanding of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and WIP schedules. Knowledge of construction billing formats (AIA, schedule of values)
- Proficient utilizing QuickBooks software and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to operate independently and manage a full accounting function
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Clear communication skills with both financial and non-financial team members
Work Location: In person