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Senior GL Accountant

Jobot

Walnut Creek, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), Analysis Skills, Billing, Budget Management, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Projects, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost Forecasting, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Management, Financial Projections, General Ledger Accounting, Industry Standards, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Process Management, Profit & Loss, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reliability Engineering, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Walnut Creek, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
Well known GC, Growing, Stable

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan Currier
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.
Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a full-service general contractor committed to delivering high-quality construction projects with precision, integrity, and accountability. With a growing portfolio and a strong pipeline of upcoming work, we specialize in managing projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring each phase is executed with attention to detail and a focus on client satisfaction.

Our team brings together experienced professionals who understand the complexities of construction and the importance of collaboration. We take pride in building lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and partners by maintaining transparency, meeting deadlines, and staying on budget.

As we continue to expand, we remain focused on smart growth—investing in our people, strengthening our processes, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency across all projects. Our culture values ownership, reliability, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where both our team and our projects can thrive.

Why join us?

Opportunity to join a growing company with a strong project pipeline
Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job Details

The Construction Accountant will play a key role in managing project financials, ensuring accuracy in job costing, and supporting leadership with timely reporting and analysis. This position requires hands-on experience in construction accounting practices, including Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and monitor job cost accounting for multiple active projects
Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
Apply percentage-of-completion accounting methods in accordance with industry standards
Track project budgets, costs, and profitability, identifying variances and providing insights
Manage project billing processes, including progress billing and client invoicing
Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate cost tracking and forecasting
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to project financials
Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of construction accounting experience, preferably with a general contractor
Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting
Experience with construction billing processes (AIA billing experience is a plus)
Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a high-growth construction environment
Familiarity with ERP systems commonly used in construction (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Foundation)

What We Offer:

Opportunity to join a growing company with a strong project pipeline
Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you are a proactive and experienced construction accountant looking to grow with a dynamic general contractor, we encourage you to apply.

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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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