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Senior Accountant -Construction

CFS, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Senior Accountant - Construction / Manufacturing Costing

About the Opportunity: Join a dynamic and growing company where your accounting expertise will directly impact project success and business performance. As a

Senior Accountant , you'll take ownership of cost and project accounting, drive accurate financial reporting, and collaborate closely with operations to help guide key business decisions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to grow with an organization that values initiative and innovation.

What You'll Do:

Lead

job costing and project accounting -tracking budgets, labor, materials, and overhead to ensure accurate project financials.

Prepare and maintain

Work-in-Progress (WIP)

schedules and perform

percentage-of-completion (POC)

calculations for GAAP-compliant revenue recognition.

Partner with

project managers and operations leaders

to analyze cost variances, forecast profitability, and recommend efficiency improvements.

Handle

month-end close

activities including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses.

Support preparation of

financial statements, project-level P&Ls, and management reporting

for leadership insight.

Maintain and reconcile

inventory, COGS, and fixed assets , ensuring accurate capitalization and depreciation.

Contribute to

budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow

processes with detailed cost and job-level analysis.

Work with auditors and ensure

compliance with GAAP and internal policies.

Play an active role in

ERP enhancements and process improvements , bringing ideas that make accounting smarter and more efficient.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

4+ years of progressive accounting experience in

construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries

Solid knowledge of

WIP, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting

Proficiency in ERP systems (Sage, Viewpoint, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar)

Advanced

Excel

skills and strong analytical thinking

Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Be part of a

collaborative, growth-minded team

where your insights are valued.

Direct visibility

into operations and leadership decisions.

Opportunities for

professional development and advancement.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

A culture that combines

accounting precision with operational impact -you'll see the results of your work every day.