Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a construction organization in Orlando, Florida. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting and finance specialist who excels in job cost accounting, works effectively across departments, and brings a hands-on approach to financial oversight. The position is primarily office-based and offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, project support, and ongoing operational improvement while building toward broader responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage core accounting activities including month-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Track and analyze project-related costs to ensure accurate job costing and reliable financial reporting across active workstreams.
• Review and process change orders while maintaining supporting documentation that aligns financial records with project activity.
• Oversee hauling ticket documentation and verify related cost details for completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.
• Partner with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to support monthly budget reviews and cost discussions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to help maintain accurate cash records and timely issue resolution.
• Prepare financial data and reports using advanced Excel tools to support analysis, decision-making, and operational planning.
• Contribute to training-related travel on an occasional basis and support process adoption across company locations as needed. For immediate consideration regarding the Sr. Accountant position, please send your resume to Mitch Anderson, VP and Practice Director.
• You can find my email on LinkedIn (Mitch Anderson, MBA) to send me your resume directly. You can also call (407) 214-8427. Requirements
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including strong exposure to month-end close and general ledger responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in job cost accounting; experience in construction or a project-based environment is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to work efficiently with detailed financial data and reporting.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations in a fast-paced business setting.
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments and external partners.
• Comfortable working primarily in an office environment and motivated to grow into expanded responsibilities over time.
• Experience with Viewpoint is a plus, and familiarity with Microsoft Query is helpful but not required.

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