Quest Financial
Senior Accountant with Construction industry exp!!
Quest Financial, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, us, 02714
Senior Accountant with Construction Industry Experience
Quest Financial is seeking a qualified candidate for an immediate Senior Accountant position in the construction industry. The role will focus on managing daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and ASC 606, and supporting month‑end and year‑end closings.
Base pay range:
$44.00/hr – $4,500.00/hr
This position requires
1+ year of experience
in construction accounting, with a preference for recent NetSuite experience and a deep understanding of revenue recognition for construction projects.
Location & Setup:
Office 3–4 days per week; remainder remote. Applicants are encouraged to direct message the job poster.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General & Project Accounting
Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations and ensure accuracy of all financial records.
Prepare and post journal entries for project revenue, cost of goods sold, payroll, and accruals.
Create and maintain detailed account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, intercompany, accruals).
Maintain accurate job cost tracking, including budgets, actuals, and change orders.
Prepare and review Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) schedules and apply ASC 606 revenue recognition.
Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and analysis as required.
Accounts Payable
Review, code, and process vendor invoices with proper job and cost coding.
Ensure compliance with approval workflows, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.
Manage weekly payment runs, monitor AP aging, and maintain vendor relationships.
Reconcile AP subledger to general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure lien waivers, insurance certificates, and subcontractor compliance documentation are current.
Collections & Accounts Receivable
Manage the collections process and monitor customer accounts for timely payments.
Communicate with customers regarding billing issues, payment discrepancies, and overdue invoices.
Track retainage receivables and assist with cash flow forecasting.
Prepare and analyze project‑level and consolidated financial statements for management review.
Identify variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, providing detailed explanations.
Partner with the General Manager and Corporate Controller to analyze project profitability and revenue trends.
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in construction accounting.
Recent, hands‑on NetSuite experience (within the last 12–18 months) is required.
Full understanding of revenue recognition (ASC 606) and experience applying it in the construction industry.
Proven experience preparing detailed account reconciliations and managing both accounts payable and collections.
Proficient in NetSuite ERP and advanced in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations).
Deep understanding of construction job costing, WIP, and GAAP accounting.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing – Construction
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Base pay range:
$44.00/hr – $4,500.00/hr
This position requires
1+ year of experience
in construction accounting, with a preference for recent NetSuite experience and a deep understanding of revenue recognition for construction projects.
Location & Setup:
Office 3–4 days per week; remainder remote. Applicants are encouraged to direct message the job poster.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General & Project Accounting
Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations and ensure accuracy of all financial records.
Prepare and post journal entries for project revenue, cost of goods sold, payroll, and accruals.
Create and maintain detailed account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, intercompany, accruals).
Maintain accurate job cost tracking, including budgets, actuals, and change orders.
Prepare and review Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) schedules and apply ASC 606 revenue recognition.
Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and analysis as required.
Accounts Payable
Review, code, and process vendor invoices with proper job and cost coding.
Ensure compliance with approval workflows, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.
Manage weekly payment runs, monitor AP aging, and maintain vendor relationships.
Reconcile AP subledger to general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure lien waivers, insurance certificates, and subcontractor compliance documentation are current.
Collections & Accounts Receivable
Manage the collections process and monitor customer accounts for timely payments.
Communicate with customers regarding billing issues, payment discrepancies, and overdue invoices.
Track retainage receivables and assist with cash flow forecasting.
Prepare and analyze project‑level and consolidated financial statements for management review.
Identify variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, providing detailed explanations.
Partner with the General Manager and Corporate Controller to analyze project profitability and revenue trends.
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in construction accounting.
Recent, hands‑on NetSuite experience (within the last 12–18 months) is required.
Full understanding of revenue recognition (ASC 606) and experience applying it in the construction industry.
Proven experience preparing detailed account reconciliations and managing both accounts payable and collections.
Proficient in NetSuite ERP and advanced in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations).
Deep understanding of construction job costing, WIP, and GAAP accounting.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing – Construction
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