Senior Accountant (Construction)

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to lead A/R, invoicing, and month-end close, review junior staff output, and elevate reporting quality. This role will also be responsible for tightening job-cost hygiene, speeding the close, and producing analysis that improves cash flow and profitability.Accounts Receivable & BillingOwn progress/milestone billing; prepare invoices with backup; coordinate approvals and submission.Maintain AR aging; drive collections cadence/dispute resolution; cash application and lockbox posting.Track retainage, lien waivers, and sales tax (where applicable).Month-End Close & ReportingPrepare/review bank/credit card and balance-sheet reconciliations (prepaids, accruals, payroll liabilities).Maintain fixed assets and depreciation; assist with WIP/percent-complete metrics.Post closing entries; deliver draft financials, BvA, and variance commentary within 7 business days.Controls, Review & ProcessReview QBD Payroll runs and mappings (items, job/class codes, fringes) and the payroll liability roll-forward.Review certified payroll/union packages; enforce documentation standards and cut-off controls.Strengthen job-cost coding and COA consistency; improve accrual practices.Build repeatable templates and simple automations to reduce manual effort.Analysis & Automation (Plus)Use advanced Excel (INDEX/XMATCH, SUMIFS, Pivots, Power Query) for data shaping and reconciliation.(Preferred) Light Python for recurring data cleanup/validation, CSV merges, or report generation.Systems: QuickBooks Desktop (with Payroll), Ramp, Microsoft Excel (advanced) / Power Query, Google Sheets, (Python nice-to-have)Success in 30/60/90 Days30: Controls AR aging; standardizes billing packs; completes first close with reviewed reconciliations.60: Close delivered in ≤7 business days; recon/roll-forward schedules in place; collections velocity improves.90: Monthly variance analysis and cash-forecast inputs delivered; junior output timely with fewer review notes.RequirementsMust-Have Qualifications4–6+ years accounting with construction experience strongly preferred.Strong QuickBooks Desktop mastery (jobs/classes, items, subledgers, closing workflows) and working knowledge of QBD Payroll impacts on GL and liabilities.Proven A/R ownership and month-end close; confident with complex reconciliations.Advanced Excel required; Power Query preferred.Excellent English communication and documentation habits.Nice-to-HavesAIA billing (G702/G703), WIP/POC familiarity, union/prevailing wage exposure.QuickBooks Time (TSheets) experience.Basic scripting (Python) for ETL/reporting; BI handoff experience.Working Style & RequirementsSchedule: Overlap: Minimum 4 hours during 9-5 ET; responsive on Slack/Email.Security: Reliable internet, private workspace, 2FA; payroll/PII confidentiality.Documentation: Maintain SOPs/checklists; audit-ready backups in shared drive.Culture: Proactive, detail-obsessed, comfortable in a fast, hands-on environment.BenefitsClient Relationship : You will be directly working with the client. This means that you will communicate with the client, provide services, and address any client-related matters independently.Payments : All payments for your services will be handled by the client. Elevate and Delegate is not involved in processing your payroll. Your salary will directly go to you. Vacation Leaves and Holidays : While we may have recommendations or guidelines regarding vacation leaves and holidays, the decision is entirely at the discretion of the client. You are expected to align your schedule with the client’s business needs and any specific policies or preferences they may have in this regard. Employment Type: Full-TimeSchedule: Minimum 4-hour overlap with 9:00–5:00 ETSalary Range: $1,300 - $1,600 per month