Senior Accountant - Construction

Senior Accountant – Construction

Buford,Ga
$80,000 - $100,000 annually

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of our roofing and construction business. This position is responsible for project-based accounting, general ledger management, financial reporting, and cash flow analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience, a deep understanding of debits and credits, and hands-on expertise with Sage Intacct. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to ensure accurate financial data, support forecasting, and compare budgets to actual performance.

Key Responsibilities

Project-Based & Construction Accounting

• Manage and oversee job cost accounting for multiple roofing and construction projects
• Track project costs, labor, materials, WIP, and margins
• Ensure accurate allocation of costs to jobs and cost codes
• Support project managers with financial insights and cost analysis

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Analyze actual results against budget and forecast
• Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Assist in forecasting and financial modeling

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily and long-term cash flow needs
• Manage cash flow projections
• Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and collections processes
• Ensure proper handling of debits and credits across transactions

Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory accounting related to roofing materials and supplies
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation
• Monitor usage, obsolescence, and adjustments

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with the annual budgeting process
• Compare budgeted results to actual performance
• Provide variance explanations and recommendations

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize Sage Intacct to streamline accounting processes
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures
• Assist with audits and external financial reviews
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience required
• Strong knowledge of project-based accounting and job costing
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct highly preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP, debits, and credits
• Proven experience preparing financial statements and forecasts
• Experience with cash flow management and inventory accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in roofing or specialty construction
• CPA or CMA designation (preferred, not required)
• Experience working in a multi-project, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of WIP accounting and percentage-of-completion methods