Senior Accountant

Kforce has a client in Bethesda, MD that is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join their accounting team within a fast-paced construction environment. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, overseeing job cost accounting, and supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction accounting, a strong understanding of GAAP, and the ability to work cross-functionally with project managers, finance, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Oversee job cost accounting and track project-related expenses, ensuring accuracy in cost allocations
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate coding and reporting of all transactions
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, job profitability reports, and budget-to-actual comparisons
• Support project managers with cost tracking, billing schedules, and revenue recognition
• Monitor and reconcile WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules monthly
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual audits and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements
• Manage AP/AR functions as needed, including subcontractor and vendor payments
• Support the Controller with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Evaluate current accounting practices and make process improvement recommendations* 7+ years of experience as an accountant, project accountant, or similar
• Ability to interact well with colleagues and external contacts
• Ability to work well under deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have:

• Public accounting experience
• Sales and use tax experience and the ability to conduct research to stay on top of any changes
• Oracle J.D. Edwards AS400 World experience (ERP)
• Outlook experience