Senior Construction Accountant

Senior Construction Accountant | Waterbury, CT Target Compensation: $65k - 90k A well-established construction-focused organization is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Senior Construction Accountant who enjoys working closely with project teams, managing job cost accounting, and supporting billing in a fast-paced environment.The Senior Construction Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financials across multiple projects while partnering with project managers and operations to ensure strong financial performance.Why You'll Love This OpportunityJoin a stable, growing organization with a strong reputation in its industryCollaborative environment where the Senior Construction Accountant is highly visibleOpportunity to work closely with project managers and leadershipThe Senior Construction Accountant will have direct impact on project financial successKey Responsibilities of the Senior Construction AccountantAs a Senior Construction Accountant, you will:Manage project-level accounts payable and accounts receivable functionsPartner with project managers to ensure billing accuracy and financial alignmentPrepare and submit monthly construction billing, including AIA-style billingsMonitor customer billing schedules and follow up on outstanding paymentsMaintain job cost accounting, including setup of new projects and cost trackingReview subcontractor invoices against committed costs and verify supporting documentationManage lien waivers, insurance requirements, and subcontractor complianceEnter invoices, change orders, and schedules of values into the accounting systemAssist with service billing and subcontractor coordinationReview job cost reports and support cost-to-complete analysis with managementProvide backup support for payroll-related reporting (including certified payroll where needed)Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial processesSupport additional accounting and administrative functions as neededPreferred Qualifications of the Senior Construction AccountantBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of experience as a Senior Construction Accountant or in a similar construction accounting roleStrong knowledge of job costing and construction billing processesExperience with AIA billing strongly preferredFamiliarity with construction accounting systems (Sage 300 / Timberline or similar)Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office SuiteStrong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines as a Senior Construction AccountantINJUN2026