We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing construction-focused business in North Salt Lake, Utah. This role blends core accounting ownership with project-based financial oversight, requiring someone who can manage close activities, reporting, payables, payroll, and compliance with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to strengthen processes as the organization expands.
Responsibilities:
- Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Prepare financial statements, review supporting schedules, and investigate variances to maintain reliable accounting records.
- Reconcile bank, credit card, payroll, and other balance sheet accounts while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
- Manage the accounts payable cycle from invoice review and coding through payment processing and vendor coordination.
- Administer payroll operations and verify adherence to applicable federal and state requirements.
- Track project-related costs, support job cost reporting, and help maintain accurate work-in-progress and profitability analysis.
- Collaborate with project managers and operational leaders to improve cost visibility across active construction projects.
- Complete sales and use tax filings, assist with other recurring business tax obligations, and provide support during audits and annual tax preparation.
- Identify manual accounting tasks that can be streamlined and contribute to the ongoing modernization of reporting workflows and accounting processes.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including substantial exposure to project or construction accounting.
- Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting responsibilities, including close, reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable.
- Hands-on experience with job costing and financial tracking for construction or project-based environments.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and confidence working with accounting systems and reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of monthly financial statement preparation and supporting account analysis.
- Knowledge of sales tax, payroll compliance, and standard accounting controls.
- High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.