Senior Accountant - Construction
Robert Half Accountemps • Atlanta, GA • Posted June 27, 2026
About the Role
Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background in the construction industry to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and project-based financial analysis. This role is responsible for overseeing general ledger activity, managing month-end close, preparing financial statements, and ensuring accurate job costing across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with construction accounting processes, including work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, progress billing, retainage, cost tracking, and project profitability analysis.
Key Responsibilities
+ Manage general ledger accounting and ensure accuracy of financial data
+ Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
+ Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
+ Analyze and maintain job cost reports by project, phase, and cost code
+ Monitor project budgets versus act...
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background in the construction industry to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and project-based financial analysis. This role is responsible for overseeing general ledger activity, managing month-end close, preparing financial statements, and ensuring accurate job costing across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with construction accounting processes, including work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, progress billing, retainage, cost tracking, and project profitability analysis.
Key Responsibilities
+ Manage general ledger accounting and ensure accuracy of financial data
+ Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
+ Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
+ Analyze and maintain job cost reports by project, phase, and cost code
+ Monitor project budgets versus act...