Senior Accountant - Construction - Base Salary to 90k/year - Buford, GA
Buford, GA
Full Time
Paid
Responsibilities
Senior Accountant - Construction - Base Salary to 90k/year - Buford, GA
AllSearch Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant with strong construction industry experience to oversee job cost accounting, financial reconciliations, accounts receivables and construction billing processes for a construction company in Georgia. This role combines project-based accounting and cost analysis with hands-on construction billing and accounts receivable responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong reconciliation and general ledger skills and a deep understanding of commercial construction billing, including AIA invoicing, schedule of values, lien waivers, and customer portals. Experience with job costing systems such as Sage Intacct (or similar construction-focused ERP systems) is highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
Perform monthly general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
Prepare and post journal entries; support monthly and year-end close
Monitor cash flow and assist with project-based cash forecasting
Support preparation of financial statements and internal reporting
Conduct job cost reviews and profitability analysis for up to 50 active projects, including: cost-to-contract analysis, change order review, cost coding accuracy, project margin analysis
Prepare and submit AIA progress billings, including schedule of values
Manage mid-month and end-of-month invoicing cycles (varies by project)
Coordinate billing with Project Managers, Sales, and Ownership
Manage customer billing portals and contract documentation, including lien waivers, bonds, and insurance
Record customer payments and manage collections activity
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in commercial construction
Strong knowledge of job costing and construction accounting processes
Experience with AIA billing, schedule of values, and lien waivers
Proficiency in Sage Intacct or similar job costing/accounting systems preferred
Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret job cost and profitability data
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
Compensation:
Base salary in the 75k - 90k/year range
Performance-based bonus potential
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits (eligible after 30 or 60 days following first of month)
401k eligibility after 90 days (company match forthcoming)