Job at a glance
Overview Stepping into a senior accounting role within a specialized industrial fabrication and construction services firm, this position offers direct involvement in refining project accounting processes amid a recent ERP transformation. Embedded in a mid-sized enterprise known for delivering complex mechanical and plumbing systems to landmark commercial projects, the Senior Project Accountant will collaborate closely with operations and finance leadership to ensure precision in job costing, revenue recognition, and month-end financial reporting.
Title: Senior Project Accountant Industry: Mechanical and Plumbing Construction Location: Denver, CO Responsibilities Collaborate with project management to establish and maintain accurate project budgets, cost codes, and phase tracking within the ERP system. Analyze labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses to identify and resolve discrepancies in job cost reports and WIP balances. Support financial forecasting by monitoring project margins, cost-to-complete estimates, and revenue recognition in partnership with operations teams.
Manage project billing cycles, including invoice approvals, accounts receivable follow-up, and subcontractor payment compliance documentation. Serve as a subject matter expert on the ERP platform, troubleshooting system issues and driving improvements in project accounting workflows. Coordinate closely with corporate accounting and cost accounting functions to reconcile manufacturing costs and ensure alignment with general ledger entries.
Develop and enforce standardized procedures and internal controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency in project financial reporting. Qualifications Must-Have: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in project accounting within manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or industrial project environments. Proven expertise in job costing, WIP accounting, revenue recognition, and project cost forecasting.
Strong proficiency with ERP systems for project accounting, ideally with hands-on experience supporting or stabilizing ERP implementations. Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis, reconciliations, and handling complex data sets. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, identify accounting discrepancies, and drive issues to resolution. Effective communication skills to liaise with project managers, operations, and corporate finance teams.
Nice-to-Have: Experience with IFS ERP or similar integrated project accounting platforms. Background in modular manufacturing, mission-critical infrastructure, or engineer-to-order project settings. Familiarity with sales and use tax compliance, subcontractor lien management, and federal contract regulations (FAR/DFARS). Knowledge of financial reporting tools such as Power BI.