Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Kennedale, TX • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Texas. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing project-related accounting activity, and delivering reliable reporting to support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in construction accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and cash management, along with the ability to work closely with operational teams in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the monthly close cycle by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, reviewing revenue activity, producing financial statements and supporting schedules, and sales and use tax compliance

Manage project accounting from initial setup through closeout, ensuring budgets, labor, materials, subcontractor charges, and overhead costs are recorded accurately.

Evaluate project performance by comparing estimated and actual costs, and partner with project leaders to address variances and improve forecast accuracy.

Prepare and maintain work-in-progress reporting and support appropriate revenue recognition based on project status and contract terms.

Track outstanding debt obligations such as loans, equipment financing, and credit facilities, including related interest expense and amortization entries.

Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.

Monitor cash activity and contribute to short-term and long-term cash flow planning to support operational and financing needs.

Assist with audit preparation, provide requested documentation, and help strengthen internal controls, compliance practices, and accounting procedures.

Collaborate with teams across project management, operations, procurement, payroll, and shared accounting functions to maintain accurate financial data across active jobs.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

At least 3 years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Experience with job costing, project-based financial tracking, and revenue recognition methods used in construction environments.

Familiarity with debt schedules, interest calculations, cash reconciliations, and cash flow reporting.

Proficiency with accounting or ERP systems used in construction organizations, along with strong Excel skills.

Solid analytical, organizational, and communication abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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