Senior Accountant-Construction

Cherry Bekaert•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in the construction industry. This hands-on, individual contributor position manages the full accounting cycle and supports the company’s financial operations. The role covers accounts payable and receivable, construction job costing and project accounting, complex project billing, payroll processing, monthly reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation. The position works onsite five days per week in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Requirements

Construction industry accounting experience.
QuickBooks experience.
Strong experience with job costing and project accounting.
Experience handling complex or project-based billing.
Full-cycle accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
Hands-on payroll processing experience.
Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage multiple accounting responsibilities.
Ability to work onsite five days per week in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Responsibilities

Manage the full accounting cycle as a hands-on individual contributor.
Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Perform job costing and project accounting for construction projects.
Prepare and process complex customer and project billing.
Manage payroll processing.
Complete monthly account reconciliations and month-end close.
Prepare monthly financial statements and financial reporting.
Monitor project costs and maintain accurate project accounting records.
Research and resolve billing, accounting, and reconciliation discrepancies.
Maintain accurate general ledger activity.
Support external audit requests and provide necessary schedules and documentation.
Partner with operations and project teams to ensure accurate accounting and billing for projects.
Assist with additional accounting and financial projects as needed.