Sr Staff Accountant - Construction Job at Cogent Talent Solutions, Pendleton, OR

  • Cogent Talent Solutions
  • Pendleton, OR

Job Description


Position Summary

This person is responsible for leading the accounting, finance, and human resources functions for a construction company. This hands-on leadership role ensures accurate financial reporting, sound internal controls, effective cash flow management, and efficient human resources administration while supporting the company's continued growth. 

Duties and Responsibilities


Financial Leadership


  • Direct all accounting and financial operations.

  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Manage the month-end and year-end close process.

  • Analyze financial performance and present results to executive leadership.

  • Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.

  • Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation.

Construction Accounting


  • Oversee job costing and project accounting.

  • Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.

  • Monitor project profitability, change orders, retainage, and committed costs.

  • Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, forecasts, and cost variances.

Cash Management


  • Manage company cash flow and working capital.

  • Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.

  • Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and financing.

  • Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable.

Leadership & Administration


  • Supervise accounting, payroll, and administrative personnel.

  • Develop standardized financial and administrative processes across all business units.

  • Evaluate and implement improvements to accounting and HR systems.

  • Manage relationships with auditors, banks, bonding companies, insurance providers, legal counsel, and outside consultants.

  • Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making as a member of the leadership team.

Requirements



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Quickbooks experience

  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.

  • At least 2 years of construction accounting experience.

  • Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and project accounting.

  • Experience managing payroll and human resources.

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

$85,000 - $95,000 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Tags

Full time

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