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Senior Accountant

Aleron
401(k)
United States, New York, Buffalo
Feb 13, 2026
Description The Senior Accountant will support construction project financials and overall accounting operations. This role requires hands-on experience with job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, SG&A allocation, and multi-entity accounting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and works closely with project management and operations while supporting sales/use tax compliance and accounting system optimization. Salary: $80-95k + bonus & 401K match of 3-4%. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 100% onsite Key Responsibilities Construction & Project Accounting Manage job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and cost forecasting Review contracts, billings, change orders, retainage, and project profitability Partner with project teams on budgets, margins, and cost control Multi-Entity & Tax Compliance Support accounting across multiple related entities and SG&A allocations Track intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting Manage sales/use tax compliance, filings, and audit support Close, Reporting & Systems Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reports Assist with monthly/annual close and GAAP compliance Support Sage Intacct optimization, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration Mentor junior staff and enhance accounting efficiency and reporting accuracy. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction or job-cost accounting Strong knowledge of WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting Experience working in a multi-entity construction environment Strong understanding of SG&A allocation and intercompany accounting Working knowledge of construction-related sales and use tax Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills Ability to learn new systems quickly and support accounting process improvements Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Experience using Sage Intacct, particularly in a construction environment Participation in an ERP implementation or system conversion Experience with Procore and construction financial workflows Background supporting self-perform construction operations Experience in organizations with internal service divisions (equipment, trucking, site services) After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply