Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant (Construction) Title: Senior Staff Accountant Location: Waterbury, fully onsite Salary: $75-$85k + discretionary bonus Why This Senior Staff Accountant Opportunity? Well-established organization with a long-standing presence in Connecticut—offers strong stability and long-term growth Recognized multiple times as a “Best Place to Work”, with a culture that genuinely prioritizes its people Employee-focused environment with strong internal engagement and a collaborative, team-oriented feel Backed by a larger multi-entity group, offering the support and resources of a bigger organization while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere Competitive benefits package, including heavily subsidized medical coverage Strong 401(k) program with guaranteed company contribution + additional profit sharing Responsibilities of Senior Staff Accountant: This individual must work collaboratively with internal office personnel, external customers, and union trade craftspeople in managing and coordinating all mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing construction activities to meet accounting objectives This role is responsible for maintaining the job cost accounting functions under the direction of the Controller The role will assist project managers by preparing AIA billings and will be responsible for proactively monitoring and following up with customers' invoice payment scheduling Perform project accounts payable/receivable functions under the direction of the Controller Serve as liaison between the accounting division and project managers to ensure invoice integrity Enter invoices into accounting software (Timberline/Sage 300 paperless) Review / Manage lien waivers for subcontractors and general contractors Reconcile subcontract and vendor invoices with committed costs and confirm that COIs are still valid prior to paying subs Manage insurance requirements for all subcontractors Setup schedule of values in the job cost module for project billing Prepare / Submit Monthly AIA for payment Prepare AIAs for Service and help manage subs for service Review pencils with PMs and work with them on punch list items, holding up payments Enter change orders and the schedule of values Backup for entering Certified payrolls on various contractor portals Review Job Cost reports and cost to complete estimates with the management team Assist with other administrative and accounting duties as needed Preferred Experience of Senior Staff Accountant: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related experience is a plus, but not required Must have experience in the construction industry Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees, customers, vendors, and subcontractors #LI-GW1 #LI-Onsite #INMAY2026 #LIJUN2026