Senior Accountant - Project Accounting and Support

Description

Horizon Commercial Pools is diving into our next great hire: a dynamic Senior Accountant – Project Accounting and Support who’s ready to make waves and keep our operations flowing smoothly. 

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated Senior Accountant - Project Accounting and Support to support our job and project-based operations. This role blends technical accounting responsibilities with hands-on project administration to help drive financial clarity and operational efficiency across our renovation and service teams.
 

You’ll be working closely with project managers and estimators—both in-office and in the field across multiple locations—providing reliable support. Your ability to maintain structure, identify process gaps, and proactively drive improvements will be key.
 

This is an opportunity to join a team that values being humbly authentic, deeply committed, and driven forward. If you’re energized by the challenge of improving project accounting while contributing to the practical success of field operations, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a self-motivated, proactive contributor in advancing and improving project accounting processes to enhance visibility, accuracy, and operational impact
• Support project managers across multiple locations with administrative oversight, including tracking project documentation, deadlines, subcontractor compliance, and change orders
• Ensure timely setup of new jobs, including proper coding of budgets, contracts, and project details in the accounting system
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain current and accurate records for active jobs, including documentation of approvals, purchase orders, billing schedules, inventory adjustments, including tracking non-taxed purchases for potential use tax reporting.
• Review and maintain documentation related to insurance compliance, including tracking and validating certificates of insurance for subcontractors and vendors
• Lead job cost accounting processes and ensure accurate project-level financial reporting
• Maintain and update WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules, including revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor budget vs. actual performance and drive accountability
• Prepare and manage project billings, including AIA invoicing, progress payments, and retention tracking
• Ensure timely and accurate project closeout across relevant systems, including final documentation, billing reconciliation, and status updates
• Support monthly close activities with journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis related to project activity
• Assist with the preparation of financial packages for internal stakeholders and external auditors
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contract requirements
• Provide support and contribute to the annual financial statement audit

Requirements

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

· 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3+ years in job or project-based accounting

· Strong understanding of GAAP, job costing, and revenue recognition principles

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems

· Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

· Clear and professional communication skills; collaborative working style

Preferred Qualifications

· CPA or equivalent certification

· Experience in construction, specialty contracting, or project-driven service businesses

· Familiarity with AIA billing, WIP schedules, and project management tools

· Experience supporting field-based project teams or operations

· Working knowledge of subcontractor compliance and certificates of insurance

· Experience working with: NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, Servman, Service Pro, Buildertrend