Senior Accountant

A local construction company is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage key financial operations, reporting, and compliance activities. This position plays a vital role in overseeing both routine accounting functions and industry-specific financial requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent attention to detail, and a working knowledge of construction industry financial practices, including job costing and certified payroll.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm

Location

Salt Lake, Honolulu, Oahu

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end trial balances and supporting work papers for external CPA review and tax filing.
• Generate periodic internal financial statements for leadership review.
• Manage the full Accounts Receivable cycle, including billing, collections, and depositing receipts.
• Oversee Accounts Payable functions, including invoice entry and check processing.
• Process payroll accurately through a third-party provider (ProService).
• Track and report job costs and work-in-progress (WIP) for ongoing projects.
• Complete certified payroll reports in accordance with prevailing wage and regulatory requirements.
• Compile and submit payroll reports for annual insurance audits.
• Respond to requests for financial reporting from financial institution.
• Prepare project bond applications and support bonding requirements with financial documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a construction or project-based environment. 
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Previous experience with certified payroll and insurance audit reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency with PeachTree.
• Familiarity with ProService payroll platform is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and job costing.
• Strong communication (verbal, written, interpersonal) skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Offer contingent upon completing a pre-employment drug screen. This is required by client for this position. This is not an ALTRES Staffing requirement.