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Senior Accountant Manufacturing or Construction

Senior Accountant Manufacturing or Construction

CFSGreenwood Village, CO, US
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Senior Accountant-Construction or Manufacturing Costing

Senior Accountant Overview :

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This role will take ownership of project and job cost accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting through work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, cost analysis, and percent-of-completion revenue recognition. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a construction or manufacturing environment and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage all aspects of job costing, including tracking project budgets, labor, materials, and overhead allocations.
  • Prepare and maintain WIP schedules and perform percentage-of-completion (POC) calculations for accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
  • Collaborate with project managers and operations teams to analyze cost variances, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
  • Perform monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Support preparation of financial statements, project-level P&Ls, and management reports.
  • Reconcile and analyze inventory, COGS, and fixed assets, ensuring proper capitalization and depreciation schedules.
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, incorporating cost and job-level data.
  • Partner with auditors and external stakeholders during financial audits and ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP.
  • Support implementation and continuous improvement of ERP systems and cost-tracking processes.

Senior Accountant Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries.
  • Strong understanding of WIP reporting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar).
  • Advanced Excel skills and solid analytical mindset.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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