Senior Accountant

Preload•Louisville, KY

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting project-related costs to ensure accurate financial control across construction projects. This role works closely with project managers, operations, and finance to monitor budgets, manage job cost reporting, and support timely and accurate financial close.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments
Strong understanding of job cost accounting and WIP reporting
Proficiency with construction accounting software (e.g. Sage, Procore, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems preferred
Knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Proactive mindset with the ability to identify cost risks and improvement opportunities

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward certification
Public Accounting Experience – minimum of 2 years
Experience with large-scale or multi-project construction environments
Familiarity with lien waivers, retainage, and contract types (GMP, T&M, lump sum)

Responsibilities

Maintain and analyze job cost records for multiple construction projects
Track project budgets, commitments, and actual costs; identify variances and trends
Prepare monthly job cost reports, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and profitability analyses
Reconcile job cost subledgers to the general ledger
Review and process subcontractor invoices, change orders, and cost allocations
Weekly posting of labor cost to jobs
Assist with revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion calculations
Support project forecasting and cash flow analysis
Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate cost coding and financial reporting
Assist with audits, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards
Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes