Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant (Construction)

Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Waterbury, fully onsite

Salary: $75-$85k + discretionary bonus

Why This Senior Staff Accountant Opportunity?

• Well-established organization with a long-standing presence in Connecticut—offers strong stability and long-term growth
• Recognized multiple times as a “Best Place to Work”, with a culture that genuinely prioritizes its people
• Employee-focused environment with strong internal engagement and a collaborative, team-oriented feel
• Backed by a larger multi-entity group, offering the support and resources of a bigger organization while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere
• Competitive benefits package, including heavily subsidized medical coverage
• Strong 401(k) program with guaranteed company contribution + additional profit sharing

Responsibilities of Senior Staff Accountant:

• This individual must work collaboratively with internal office personnel, external customers, and union trade craftspeople in managing and coordinating all mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing construction activities to meet accounting objectives
• This role is responsible for maintaining the job cost accounting functions under the direction of the Controller
• The role will assist project managers by preparing AIA billings and will be responsible for proactively monitoring and following up with customers' invoice payment scheduling
• Perform project accounts payable/receivable functions under the direction of the Controller
• Serve as liaison between the accounting division and project managers to ensure invoice integrity
• Enter invoices into accounting software (Timberline/Sage 300 paperless)
• Review / Manage lien waivers for subcontractors and general contractors
• Reconcile subcontract and vendor invoices with committed costs and confirm that COIs are still valid prior to paying subs
• Manage insurance requirements for all subcontractors
• Setup schedule of values in the job cost module for project billing
• Prepare / Submit Monthly AIA for payment
• Prepare AIAs for Service and help manage subs for service
• Review pencils with PMs and work with them on punch list items, holding up payments
• Enter change orders and the schedule of values
• Backup for entering Certified payrolls on various contractor portals
• Review Job Cost reports and cost to complete estimates with the management team
• Assist with other administrative and accounting duties as needed

Preferred Experience of Senior Staff Accountant:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related experience is a plus, but not required
• Must have experience in the construction industry
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees, customers, vendors, and subcontractors