Senior Accountant with Construction Industry exp.. Job at Quest Financial, Dartmouth, MA

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  • Quest Financial
  • Dartmouth, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Quest is seeking qualified candidates for an immediate Construction Senior Accountant position...

IT WILL BE 1+ YEARS... (looking for someone more permanent...) Will be 4 days IN-Office and 1 day at home....

Having NETSUITE software experience is a Huge Plus!!

Construction Senior Accountant  is responsible for managing daily accounting operations including general ledger, job cost accounting, accounts payable, collections, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role requires a  strong, working knowledge of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606) , specifically for construction projects using percentage-of-completion or cost-to-complete methods.

Reporting directly to the  General Manager and working closely with the  Corporate Controller , this position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, compliance with GAAP, and timely monthly closings. The ideal candidate has  recent, hands-on NetSuite experience , strong analytical abilities, and excellent attention to detail.

This position is  required to be in the office 3–4 days per week to support close collaboration with operations, project management, and finance teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General & Project Accounting

  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accuracy of all financial records.
  • Prepare and post journal entries for project revenue, cost of goods sold, payroll, and accruals.
  • Create and maintain detailed  account reconciliations , including bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, intercompany, and accruals.
  • Maintain accurate job cost tracking, including budgets, actuals, and change orders.
  • Prepare and review  Work-in-Progress (WIP)schedules and apply  revenue recognition under ASC 606.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and analysis as required.

Accounts Payable

  • Review, code, and process vendor invoices with proper job and cost coding.
  • Ensure compliance with approval workflows, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.
  • Manage weekly payment runs, monitor AP aging, and maintain vendor relationships.
  • Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
  • Ensure lien waivers, insurance certificates, and subcontractor compliance documentation are current.

Collections & Accounts Receivable

  • Manage the collections process and monitor customer accounts for timely payments.
  • Communicate with customers regarding billing issues, payment discrepancies, and overdue invoices.
  • Track retainage receivables and assist with cash flow forecasting.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare and analyze project-level and consolidated financial statements for management review.
  • Identify variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, and provide detailed explanations.
  • Partner with the General Manager and Corporate Controller to analyze project profitability and revenue trends.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience , including 2+ years in construction accounting .
  • Recent, hands-on NetSuite experience (within the last 12–18 months) is required.
  • Full understanding of revenue recognition (ASC 606)and experience applying it in the construction industry.
  • Proven experience preparing detailed  account reconciliations and managing both  accounts payable and  collections .

Skills & Competencies

  • Proficient in  NetSuite ERP and advanced in  Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations).
  • Deep understanding of construction job costing, WIP, and GAAP accounting.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, For subcontractor, Work at office, Immediate start, 3 days per week,

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