Job Description
Senior Accountant•Construction Palisade Partners Englewood, CO Job Details Full-time $75,000•$90,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Unlimited paid time off Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry Teamwork Filing Bachelor's degree Job order costing Attention to detail Accounting Full Job Description Senior Accountant•
Construction Reports To:
Controller Location:
Denver (Full-time in Office) with some travel to Silverthorne Position Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounting functions of Palisade Building Group, with specialized expertise in job cost accounting, draw management, and lien waiver administration. This role serves as a critical liaison between the field, project management, finance teams and ownership to ensure accurate project financial reporting, timely funding requests, and compliance with contractual obligations. Key ResponsibilitiesConstruction & Job Cost Accounting Maintain job cost ledgers and reports for multiple concurrent construction projects, ensuring accurate coding of labor, materials, subcontracts, equipment, and overhead Perform monthly work-in-progress (WIP) analysis, including percentage-of-completion schedules Reconcile project budgets to actual costs; investigate and report variances to project management and ownership Manage cost-to-complete projections in collaboration with project management Prepare and post job cost journal entries, allocations, and month-end accruals Maintain the general ledger for construction entities, including PBG Renovations, and assist in monthly financial statement close Monitor budget progress and ensure change orders are prepared and executed proactively Draw Management Prepare, review, and submit owner-specific pay applications resembling AIA G702/G703
Applications for Payment format on a monthly billing cycle Coordinate with project management to verify percentage-of-completion and stored materials prior to draw submission Track draw schedules and funding timelines across active projects Follow up with owners, lenders, and title companies to ensure timely funding and receipt of payments Maintain organized draw files including backup documentation, stored material certifications, and approval records Lien Waiver Administration Administer the collection and issuance of conditional and unconditional lien waivers (preliminary, progress, and final) in compliance with applicable state statutes Coordinate lien waiver exchanges with subcontractors and suppliers as a condition of payment processing Maintain a lien waiver tracking log for all tiers of the subcontractor/supplier chain on each project Accounts Payable & Subcontract Management Review and process subcontractor pay applications and invoices against executed subcontracts and approved change orders Verify compliance with insurance, licensing, and lien waiver requirements prior to releasing payments Audit subcontractor invoices against contract schedules of values Resolve billing discrepancies, when applicable, with subcontractors General Contractor Bookkeeping & Office Administration Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all company bank accounts, including monthly reconciliations and cash flow projections Process weekly or bi-weekly payroll for field and office staff, including certified payroll where applicable, and coordinate with payroll provider or in-house HR as needed Manage production of invoices for work performed by Palisade Building Group and its associated entities Manage accounts receivable aging and apply incoming payments Assist in resolution of any liens or intents to lien filed against Palisade Building Group projects or Owner Maintain vendor and subcontractor files including executed contracts, certificates of insurance, W-9s, and license documentation; issue 1099s at year-end Oversee procurement and tracking of office supplies, equipment leases, and overhead expenditures Assist in maintaining and renewing general liability, builders risk, workers' compensation, and other company insurance policies by providing required payroll and revenue data to brokers Support bonding requirements by preparing financial summaries, work-on-hand schedules, and documentation requested by the surety Assist with business license renewals, contractor license filings, and other regulatory compliance requirements Serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries, subcontractor payment status, and internal staff questions related to accounting and office operations Provide direct accounting support to President of Construction during pricing exercises, subcontractor invoice audits, and project billing Reporting & Compliance Prepare monthly and quarterly project financial reports for ownership Support lender inspections Assist Controller with annual financial statement preparation and tax workpaper compilation QualificationsRequired Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 3-5 years of accounting experience in construction accounting Demonstrated hands-on experience with draw preparation (AIA billing or equivalent) and lien waiver processing Solid understanding of the percentage-of-completion method and WIP reporting Proficiency in construction accounting software Preferred Experience with construction loan administration and lender draw packages Familiarity with AIA contract documents and standard subcontract language Experience on commercial, multifamily, or public works projects Knowledge of prevailing wage / Davis-Bacon compliance Competencies High attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple projects Strong communication skills to work effectively with project management, subcontractors, owners, and lenders Analytical mindset with the ability to identify cost trends and billing discrepancies proactively Discretion in handling sensitive financial and contract information Ability to work independently and take ownership of project accounting from contract execution through closeout Compensation Salary commensurate with experience. Targeted start range of $75,000 to $90,000 Benefits package including health, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) with match Unlimited PTO and Paid Holidays Opportunity to participate as an investor in all future Palisade Partners projects Pay:
$75,000.00•$90,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Unlimited paid time off Vision insurance Work Location:
In person
