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Senior Construction Accountant

Jobot

Irvine, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Growth, Cash Flow, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Projects, Cost Accounting, Cost Forecasting, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
6 days ago
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Filbin
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Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us:

Privately held, growth oriented construction services company headquartered in Orange County, California. The firm supports complex commercial and infrastructure projects and has built a strong reputation for execution, financial discipline, and long term client relationships. The finance team plays a critical role in supporting project leadership, driving visibility into job performance, and scaling accounting operations alongside continued business growth.

Why join us?
  • High growth construction organization with a clear plan to double in size in the near term
  • Senior level role positioned at the center of company expansion, project volume growth, and financial scale
  • Multiple long term career paths across accounting, finance leadership, and operational finance as the company grows
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership - strong mentorship and development
  • Opportunity to grow beyond day to day accounting into a true business partner role as the organization scales


Job Details

Responsibilities
  • Own job cost accounting across active construction projects, including cost tracking, budget vs actual analysis, and variance explanations
  • Prepare and maintain WIP schedules, percent complete calculations, and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP
  • Support monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting related to construction operations
  • Partner closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost coding, forecasting, and margin visibility
  • Prepare internal financial reports supporting project performance, cash flow, and executive decision making
  • Assist with audits, reviews, and documentation related to construction accounting and revenue recognition
  • Maintain and improve accounting processes within Syspro to support scalability and reporting accuracy

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 2+ years of construction accounting experience with hands on job costing and WIP exposure
  • Strong understanding of percentage of completion accounting and construction financial reporting
  • Experience working with ERP systems, Syspro experience strongly preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with detailed financial data
  • Ability to communicate clearly with both finance and operations teams
  • Detail oriented, accountable, and comfortable owning complex workstreams


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About the Company

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Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com