Senior Accountant Opportunity with Robert Half in Fort Worth, TX

Are you a seasoned accounting professional ready to elevate your career in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment? Robert Half Finance & Accounting, in partnership with Kevin Sweet, is excited to present a newly created Senior Accountant position at a well-established leader in the commercial and industrial mechanical construction and services industry. Located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas, this rapidly expanding organization is fueled by organic growth and strategic acquisitions, creating an ideal opportunity for a talented accountant to make a significant impact on financial operations.

This role offers the chance to collaborate directly with executive leadership, drive process improvements, and contribute to the company's continued success in a competitive market. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for project-based accounting in construction, this Senior Accountant position is your next career milestone.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will be instrumental in managing complex financial processes for construction projects, from inception to completion. This full-time position in Fort Worth, TX, demands a proactive individual with deep expertise in ERP systems, financial analysis, and compliance. Reporting to the Controller, you will partner with project managers to ensure profitability, optimize labor efficiency, and support strategic decision-making. With the company's aggressive growth trajectory, this role promises rapid advancement and exposure to high-level financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will encompass a broad range of critical accounting functions tailored to the construction industry:

• Lead month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and managing accruals.
• Conduct thorough reviews of project financial data, ensuring accuracy from job setup through project completion.
• Configure new jobs accurately in the ERP system to support seamless financial tracking.
• Deliver actionable financial insights to project managers, helping maintain profitability and adherence to budgets.
• Monitor budget variances, identify discrepancies, and propose effective cost-saving strategies.
• Develop comprehensive labor utilization reports, analyzing trends to enhance efficiency and reduce overhead costs.
• Maintain the general ledger, execute account reconciliations, and post journal entries with precision.
• Manage fixed asset schedules, depreciation calculations, and associated reconciliations.
• Perform in-depth analysis of costs, revenues, trends, and commitments to inform management decisions.
• Contribute to financial forecasting, projecting future results and business performance metrics.
• Uphold compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Document accounting procedures, implement robust internal controls, and mitigate financial risks.
• Support external audits by providing accurate documentation and facilitating smooth processes.
• Continuously evaluate and streamline accounting workflows for greater accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in invoice preparation, accounts receivable, and billing operations as required.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this Senior Accountant role, candidates should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries.
• Expertise with ERP systems such as Viewpoint, Sage, or equivalent construction software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in process optimization, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Experience in job cost accounting, project profitability analysis, and construction-specific financial challenges is essential.

Why Join Us?

Joining this Fort Worth-based powerhouse means becoming part of a company at the forefront of commercial and industrial mechanical construction. Benefit from a competitive salary estimated at $95,000-$120,000 annually (based on market rates for Senior Accountants in Fort Worth, TX), comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and PTO, plus unparalleled growth opportunities. Work in a supportive culture that values innovation, efficiency, and employee development. This is more than a job—it's a platform to shape the financial future of a thriving enterprise.

For immediate consideration, contact Kevin Sweet at 682-499-1182 or Kevin.Sweet@RobertHalf.com. Connect on LinkedIn by searching 'Kevin Sweet Robert Half Finance and Accounting'. Don't miss this chance to advance your accounting career in Fort Worth, TX!