Senior Construction Accountant

TGG Accounting•Austin, TX

6h•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a family-owned and operated residential construction company in North Austin, is hiring a Senior Construction Accountant to take full ownership of the accounting function during a critical period of cleanup, stabilization, and modernization. This is a hands-on, onsite role for a seasoned construction accountant who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, fixing what’s broken, and bringing clarity and control to the numbers.

Requirements

Advanced Sage Timberline (Sage 300 CRE) experience (MUST HAVE)
5+ years of accounting experience
3+ years of construction accounting experience
Strong job costing and WIP reporting experience across multiple active projects
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Proven ability to own the full accounting function with minimal oversight
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.

Responsibilities

Owning the full accounting function for a residential construction business
Cleaning up and reconciling historical transactions from Q2 2025 forward
Leading the monthly close, including bank and credit card reconciliations and general ledger review
Preparing accurate month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial statements (BS, IS, CF)
Producing CPA-ready reporting packages with supporting schedules and documentation
Providing clear explanations for financial and job cost variances
Ensuring accurate job costing and WIP reporting across multiple active projects
Managing positive pay and cash controls
Strengthening internal controls and restoring financial visibility across the business
Working extensively in Sage Timberline / Sage 300 CRE (1999 version)
Supporting and leading a future accounting system migration
Using Excel at an advanced level for reconciliations, reporting, and analysis