Senior Accountant - Corporate & Project Accounting Focus

Recruiting on behalf of our client | Ledgent, a Roth Staffing Company
Rancho Cordova, CA

Ledgent is supporting a respected construction organization in Rancho Cordova in the search for a Senior Accountant who brings both strong general accounting expertise and hands-on project accounting capabilities. This position plays a critical role in financial accuracy, project cost integrity, reporting compliance, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing both corporate accounting and job-costing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting Functions

• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations across multiple entities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Prepare and review journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles.
• Review and approve Staff Accountant entries to ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flows) in alignment with GAAP.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and supporting schedules, ensuring proper classification and accuracy.
• Assist with external audits by collecting documentation, responding to requests, and supporting auditors throughout the process.
• Record complex transactions related to real estate acquisitions, dispositions, reconfigurations, and other entity-level structural changes using proper GAAP treatment.
• Prepare quarterly lender reporting, including covenant analysis and variance commentary.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal workflows.
• Support ad hoc initiatives and special projects as needed.

Project Accounting & Job Costing Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate job cost records, ensuring all project costs-including labor, materials, subcontractor invoices, and overhead-are recorded and classified correctly.
• Monitor project budgets and actuals, working closely with project managers to review cost coding, identify discrepancies, and ensure alignment with project financial goals.
• Prepare detailed monthly job cost reports, providing insights into cost performance and identifying cost trends or irregularities.
• Perform variance analysis to compare forecasted vs. actual project costs, investigating root causes and communicating findings to operations leadership.
• Support the preparation of work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, including revenue recognition, cost-to-complete analysis, and gross margin projections.
• Ensure contract terms, change orders, and billing schedules are reflected accurately in the accounting system.
• Assist with project close-out financial review, ensuring all commitments, accruals, and cost adjustments are properly captured.

Additional Responsibilities

• Create and maintain documented accounting procedures, policies, and workflow updates.
• Research relevant GAAP requirements to ensure proper treatment of transactions and financial reporting.
• Participate in cross-training and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the accounting team.
• Engage in continuing education relevant to both corporate and project accounting.
• Mentor Staff Accountants and support their professional development.
• Contribute to enhancements in internal controls and make recommendations for improvements where appropriate.

Core Competencies

• Detail-Oriented: Strong commitment to accuracy and completeness in both financial and project-level data.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Able to interpret financial and job cost data, resolve discrepancies, and provide insights.
• Collaborative: Works effectively with operations, project managers, and other cross-functional teams.
• Independent & Accountable: Capable of managing multiple entities, areas of responsibility, and deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Strong Time Management: Able to prioritize high-volume tasks during close cycles and project reporting timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably including construction or project accounting exposure.
• CPA appreciated.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Yardi, Spectrum, or construction accounting software is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting best practices.