Senior General Ledger Accountant (Construction)

Senior General Ledger Accountant (Construction)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. This role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records while leading key aspects of the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and accounting analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment and enjoys partnering with operational leaders to improve processes, solve complex accounting issues, and drive financial accuracy.

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What You'll Do

- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and completely.
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Analyze financial results, account fluctuations, and key variances and provide meaningful explanations to management.
- Prepare supporting schedules and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Support fixed asset accounting, including capital expenditure tracking, depreciation, and asset reconciliations.
- Partner with project managers and operational teams to ensure accurate project costing and accounting.
- Assist with work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting as applicable.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and requested documentation.
- Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel functions to support reporting and analysis.
- Mentor and support staff accountants and other accounting team members.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, payroll, and leadership teams to support business objectives.
- Research and resolve complex accounting issues independently.

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Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant general ledger responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Experience leading or heavily supporting month-end close activities.
- Proven experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis.
- Experience working with ERP and accounting software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

- CPA certification or CPA eligibility preferred.
- Experience in construction, electrical contracting, engineering, manufacturing, or other project-based industries.
- Experience with job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
- Fixed asset accounting experience.
- Experience supporting internal and external audits.
- Prior experience mentoring or training accounting staff.
- Process improvement and accounting system implementation experience.

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Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organization.
- High visibility within the Accounting & Finance team.
- Diverse and challenging accounting responsibilities.
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to make a direct impact on financial processes and business performance.

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Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite and operates within a professional, fast-paced Accounting & Finance department. Standard working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires frequent use of Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and other business applications while collaborating closely with accounting, operations, and project teams. If you're an experienced accounting professional who enjoys owning the close process, solving complex accounting challenges, and contributing to a high-performing finance team, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.