Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a growing engineering and construction-focused organization in Bridgeport, Alabama. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can oversee project financial activity, support accurate reporting, and partner closely with operations teams in a fast-moving environment. The role combines hands-on project accounting responsibilities with month-end support, cost analysis, and billing oversight. Candidates who understand construction-related accounting practices and enjoy working with detailed financial records will be well suited for this position.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee financial tracking for assigned projects, ensuring costs are recorded accurately and aligned with approved budgets and contract terms.
• Review invoices, classify project expenses, and post transactions to the appropriate accounts while maintaining compliance with internal accounting standards.
• Prepare customer billing packages, including progress invoices, change-related adjustments, retainage activity, and supporting schedules.
• Compare actual project spending against budgets, commitments, and forecasts to identify variances and highlight potential financial concerns.
• Contribute to work-in-progress reporting by compiling project data and assisting with the review of revenue and cost status.
• Verify subcontractor documentation such as insurance records, lien waivers, and contractual requirements before payment processing.
• Partner with project managers to investigate billing discrepancies, resolve cost issues, and keep project financial information current.
• Maintain organized records for change orders, project documentation, and audit support materials to strengthen reporting accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including reconciliations, journal entry support, and account analysis.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or comparable accounting experience.
• Between 3 and 7 years of accounting experience, with prior exposure to construction or project-based accounting environments preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of job cost accounting, general ledger activity, month-end close, and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience working with project billing structures, contract terms, retainage, and cost tracking methodologies.
• Proficiency in accounting and construction-related software platforms, along with strong Excel capabilities.
• Ability to prepare journal entries, perform bank reconciliations, and analyze financial data with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to construction sites as required by the role.