Senior Project Accountant - Mohr Talent : Job Details

Senior Accountant – Project Accounting and SupportCompensation: 105k

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant – Project Accounting and Support to join our team and help drive financial clarity and operational efficiency across our job-based renovation and service operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and improve project accounting processes to ensure accuracy and visibility

• Support project managers with tracking project documentation, deadlines, compliance, and change orders

• Set up new jobs in the accounting system, including budgets, contracts, and codes

• Maintain current and accurate records of job activity, including billing schedules and inventory tracking

• Oversee subcontractor compliance, including certificates of insurance

• Manage job cost accounting and ensure accurate project-level financial reporting

• Maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition in line with GAAP

• Monitor budget vs. actual performance in collaboration with project managers

• Prepare project billings, including AIA invoices, progress payments, and retention

• Ensure timely and accurate project closeouts and reconciliations

• Support monthly close activities with journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis

• Assist with internal and external audit support

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contract requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ in project/job-based accounting

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, job costing, and revenue recognition

• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

• CPA or similar certification

• Experience in construction, contracting, or service-based project environments

• Familiarity with AIA billing, WIP schedules, and project tools

• Understanding of subcontractor compliance and COIs

• Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, Servman, Service Pro, or Buildertrend

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [email protected]