Job Title: Senior Project Accountant (Construction)

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will oversee financial activities across multiple projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting functions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction accounting, expertise with Sage (Sage 300 CRE or similar), and the ability to partner closely with project managers and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle project accounting for multiple construction projects, including job cost tracking, billings, and reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze project financial statements, forecasts, and budget-to-actual reports.
• Oversee AIA billing, lien releases, and subcontractor payment applications.
• Maintain accurate job cost records and reconcile general ledger accounts related to projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and project-specific contractual requirements.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including accruals and journal entries.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor project performance and financial health.
• Coordinate audits and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Utilize Sage software for financial reporting, cost management, and system integration.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency in project accounting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in the construction industry.
• Proficiency with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) or similar construction accounting software.
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting, AIA billing, and percentage-of-completion methods.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• CPA or pursuit of CPA designation.
• Experience with multi-entity environments and project-based reporting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.