Senior Accountant

Job Description:

Title: Junior Assistant Controller

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Setting: Onsite

Compensation: Up to $105k + annual bonus + 2 weeks PTO + 401k (6% matching)+ 80% employer paid insurance premiums (20% coverage for dependents)

Overview:

The Junior Assistant Controller will support the financial operations of a growing commercial construction company. This person will work closely with the Controller, leadership, project managers, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and efficient accounting processes.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who understands the nuances of commercial construction and is comfortable working across multiple areas of the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting activities, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and support month-end/year-end close.
• Support construction job-cost accounting, project profitability analysis, and WIP reporting.
• Assist with project billing, change orders, lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and related construction accounting requirements.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with forecasting, budgeting, and planning.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and financial reviews.
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to review project costs, billing, and profitability.
• Analyze financial trends and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Help improve accounting procedures, systems, and reporting processes.
• Serve as a backup to the Controller and take on additional responsibilities as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Commercial construction accounting experience required.
• Experience within specialty contracting or a related commercial construction environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of job costing and WIP reporting.
• Experience with financial statements, reconciliations, month-end close, and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, but not required for an otherwise qualified candidate.
• Experience with construction accounting, ERP, project management, and payroll systems is a plus.