Senior Accountant

Trautman & Shreve, Inc.•Aurora, CO

1d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports the financial operations of a construction company with a focus on job cost accounting, project reporting, and general ledger activities. This role ensures accurate tracking of project costs, invoices, and revenues while assisting with month-end close, financial statements, and compliance with GAAP. This role works closely with project managers and accounting leadership to monitor budgets, analyze variances, and support the financial performance of construction projects.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Minimum of 5 years experience in Construction accounting preferred, or work experience demonstrating advance accounting and analytical capabilities.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
Sales and Use tax reporting
Vista Viewpoint ERP experience preferred
Fixed asset and lease reporting

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate job cost accounting, including tracking labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and overhead by project
Record and reconcile general ledger transactions in accordance with GAAP
Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Prepare and analyze work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and support percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
Review project budgets and costs; identify and investigate cost variances
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including subcontractor payments and progress billings
Support project billing, retainage tracking, and change order accounting
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
Assist with external audits, internal audits, and tax filings as needed
Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards
Collaborate with project managers and operations teams to provide financial insight and reporting
Maintain organized accounting records and support continuous improvement of accounting processes
Assist with special accounting projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned