Senior Construction Accountant

Our client, a leading general contractor specializing in large-scale commercial projects, is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support financial operations and ensure accurate, timely project reporting. This position plays a key role in coordinating billing, cost tracking, and project closeout activities while maintaining strong relationships with project managers and subcontractors. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and reconcile monthly owner billings in alignment with contract terms and project milestones.

Review contracts to identify billing requirements and ensure compliance with financial procedures.

Analyze and process job-related costs in accordance with internal control policies.

Partner with project managers to coordinate billing, track job costs, and identify unbilled or late-billed items.

Manage subcontractor payments and lien waivers, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

Support job closeout, including final reconciliations, accruals, and profit / loss analysis.

Monitor project cash flow and assist with forecasting as needed.

Compile certified payroll reports and maintain subcontractor insurance compliance documentation.

Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and improve reporting efficiency.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction or project-based industries.

Strong understanding of contract billing, job cost accounting, and WIP reporting.

Proficiency with ERP or construction management software (e.g., Viewpoint, CMiC, Sage, or similar).

Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team approach.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.