Senior Job Cost Accountant
Location: Near Boca Raton (Onsite)
Compensation: $110,000–$140,000 base + bonus
Our client is an established South Florida construction company with decades of experience and a strong track record of managing large, complex construction projects. The company has an extremely tenured team, with numerous employees who have been there for 10–15+ years. The Finance & Accounting team works closely with Project Management and company leadership.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Job Cost Accountant to take financial ownership of major construction projects from initial setup through completion.
This is much broader than a traditional Job Cost Accountant position.
The Senior Job Cost Accountant works side-by-side with Project Managers and clients and owns the financial side of assigned projects, including budgets, projections, billing, AP/AR, subcontractors, change orders, owner draws and monthly financial meetings.
The person joining the team will have the opportunity to work on significant South Florida developments, with typical projects exceeding $80million.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage the financial aspects of multiple construction projects from setup through completion
- Own project budgeting, job costing and financial reporting
- Monitor project costs, commitments and financial performance
- Manage project-related AP and ARMaintain AR and AP aging
- Prepare and process owner draws through payment
- Manage subcontract and purchase order accounting
- Process subcontractor invoices through Textura
- Manage accounting for change orders
- Handle NTOs, lien releases and related documentation
- Work closely with Project Managers on project financials and projections
- Prepare for and participate in monthly Owner Financial Meetings
- Communicate directly with clients regarding project financial matters
- Support and provide guidance to project support staff
- Ensure project financial information is accurate and timely
- What We're Looking ForRequired:4+ years of construction accounting experience
- Strong general contractor and job cost accounting experienceExperience managing the financial side of construction projects
- Strong understanding of project budgets, AP/AR, draws, subcontractors, change orders and job costing
- Strong Excel and accounting systems skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work directly with Project Managers and clients
- Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience
Preferred:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
- Sage Intacct experience
- Textura experience
- Procore experienceExperience supporting large-scale commercial construction projects
Benefits:- 100% company-paid employee health insurance
- Spouse coverage available at employee cost
- Dental and vision available 401(k) eligibility after one year
- Two weeks of vacation initially, with additional vacation earned over time
- Flexibility when personal or family situations arise
