We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a construction organization in Orlando, Florida. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting and finance specialist who excels in job cost accounting, works effectively across departments, and brings a hands-on approach to financial oversight. The position is primarily office-based and offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, project support, and ongoing operational improvement while building toward broader responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Manage core accounting activities including month-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Track and analyze project-related costs to ensure accurate job costing and reliable financial reporting across active workstreams.
• Review and process change orders while maintaining supporting documentation that aligns financial records with project activity.
• Oversee hauling ticket documentation and verify related cost details for completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.
• Partner with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to support monthly budget reviews and cost discussions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to help maintain accurate cash records and timely issue resolution.
• Prepare financial data and reports using advanced Excel tools to support analysis, decision-making, and operational planning.
• Contribute to training-related travel on an occasional basis and support process adoption across company locations as needed.
Requirements Of the Position:
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including strong exposure to month-end close and general ledger responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in job cost accounting; experience in construction or a project-based environment is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to work efficiently with detailed financial data and reporting.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations in a fast-paced business setting.
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments and external partners.
• Comfortable working primarily in an office environment and motivated to grow into expanded responsibilities over time.
• Experience with Viewpoint is a plus, and familiarity with Microsoft Query is helpful but not required.