Construction industry accounting experience required
QuickBooks experience required
Strong experience with job costing and project accounting
Experience handling complex/project-based billing
Full-cycle accounting experience, including AP, AR, general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
Hands-on payroll processing experience
Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage multiple accounting responsibilities
Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Gaithersburg, MD
Responsibilities
Manage the full accounting cycle as a hands-on individual contributor
Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable
Perform job costing and project accounting for construction projects
Prepare and process complex customer and project billing
Manage payroll processing
Complete monthly account reconciliations and month-end close
Prepare monthly financial statements and financial reporting
Monitor project costs and maintain accurate project accounting records
Research and resolve billing, accounting, and reconciliation discrepancies
Maintain accurate general ledger activity
Support external audit requests and provide necessary schedules and documentation
Partner with operations and project teams to ensure accurate accounting and billing for projects
Assist with additional accounting and financial projects as needed
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a growing organization within the construction industry
Hands-on role with direct impact on financial operations
Collaborative environment partnering with operations and project teams
Potential for involvement in diverse accounting and financial projects
Onsite work fosters team cohesion and immediate support
Full Job Description
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in the construction industry. This is a hands-on, individual contributor position responsible for managing the full accounting cycle and supporting the financial operations of the business. The ideal candidate will have construction accounting experience, strong job and project accounting knowledge, and hands-on QuickBooks experience. This position will oversee accounting activities ranging from AP and AR through month-end close and financial statement preparation, while also managing payroll processing and complex project billing.
Responsibilities
Manage the full accounting cycle as a hands-on individual contributor
Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable
Perform job costing and project accounting for construction projects
Prepare and process complex customer and project billing
Manage payroll processing
Complete monthly account reconciliations and month-end close
Prepare monthly financial statements and financial reporting
Monitor project costs and maintain accurate project accounting records
Research and resolve billing, accounting, and reconciliation discrepancies
Maintain accurate general ledger activity
Support external audit requests and provide necessary schedules and documentation
Partner with operations and project teams to ensure accurate accounting and billing for projects
Assist with additional accounting and financial projects as needed
Qualifications
Construction industry accounting experience required
QuickBooks experience required
Strong experience with job costing and project accounting
Experience handling complex/project-based billing
Full-cycle accounting experience, including AP, AR, general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
Hands-on payroll processing experience
Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage multiple accounting responsibilities
Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Gaithersburg, MD
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About Cherry Bekaert LLP
Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
