Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role will be responsible for managing job cost accounting, month-end close, payroll processing, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and support of construction operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, experience in the construction industry, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with project managers, operations leaders, and executive leadership.

Experience with construction accounting systems, job costing, and Acumatica is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities. Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
• Support annual financial audits, reviews, and tax preparation activities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate project cost records and job cost reporting.
• Assist project managers with job cost analysis and budget reviews.
• Support monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Assist with revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Prepare project profitability analyses and management reports.
• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for field and office employees. Process payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Administer payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings. Maintain payroll tax records and assist with payroll tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Support progress billing, time-and-material billing, and change order billing processes. Maintain retainage schedules and billing records.
• Assist with customer collections and resolution of billing disputes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support accounting activities across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial analyses.
• Support cash flow reporting and forecasting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and month-end close.
• Construction industry accounting experience.
• Experience with job costing and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Acumatica ERP experience.
• Multi-entity accounting experience.
• Certified payroll and prevailing wage experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Expected Compensation Range (Seattle Market)

$85,000 - $110,000 annually

Potentially higher for candidates with:

• Strong construction accounting experience
• Acumatica expertise
• Certified payroll experience
• Multi-entity accounting experience
• CPA certification