SOLV Energy Logo

SOLV Energy

Senior Project Accountant

Posted 5 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
5 Locations
98K-122K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
5 Locations
98K-122K Annually
Senior level
The Senior Project Accountant oversees financial management of construction projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting project teams with complex accounting issues.
The summary above was generated by AI

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Project Accountant will perform variance advanced accounting functions and be responsible for overseeing the financial management of large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role includes coordinating with project managers and analyzing financial data.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

 

Position Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Oversee all accounting related functions for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure adherence to GAAP and other regulatory bodies.

  • Assist project teams with complex accounting-related questions or needs, providing guidance and support.

  • Prepare documentation and assist in interim and year end external audits ensuring thorough and accurate records.

  • Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other business partners, including Project Managers, to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and controls.

  • Understand and review owner contract for accounting related tasks & responsibilities.

  • Review and track Preliminary notices.

  • Possess working knowledge of preparing AIA billings and assembling billing with supporting documentation.

  • Collect and review lien waivers for subcontractors and sub tiers.

  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with document requirements.

  • Process subcontractor payments in a timely manner.

  • Drive team adherence to month end and quarterly deadlines, consistently adopting innovative ideas to push a more efficient and accurate closing process.

  • Develop and enhance project accounting processes, identifying and implementing improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

  • Perform cost coding and review the accuracy of vendor and subcontractor invoices.

  • Complete month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation of complex journal entries, financial analysis and respective account reconciliations.

  • Assist tax department in calculating and processing job cost and sales tax accruals in accordance with state and county tax regulations.

  • Assist Accounts Receivable with cash application process for owner billings.

  • Train and mentor other Project Accountants, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance team performance.

  • Adhere to all financial deadlines, including month-end and quarterly reporting by maintaining a sense of urgency for all tasks.

  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience

  • Minimum 4 years of construction accounting experience

  • CPA, CMA or CCIFP preferred

  • Strong understanding of accounting procedures and principles

  • Experience with online integrated accounting systems

  • Ability to organize work and handle multiple projects

  • Ability to instruct and review the work of team members and provide assistance

  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (EXCEL, WORD, and OUTLOOK)

  • Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Effective written and verbal English communication skills, including professional telephone manner

  • Thorough understanding of financial controls and how to improve

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$97,600.00 - $122,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J11789

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

Top Skills

Accounting Systems
Gaap
MS Office

Similar Jobs

13 Days Ago
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
Mid level
Mid level
Real Estate
The Senior Project Accountant will manage financial aspects of commercial real estate projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with teams.
16 Minutes Ago
Hybrid
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Mid level
Mid level
Financial Services
Manage and grow a portfolio of client relationships in payment processing, providing consultation, negotiating contracts, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Top Skills: Ms Office SuiteSalesforce
16 Minutes Ago
Hybrid
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Financial Services
Lead and mentor technical teams, oversee software engineering processes on AWS Data Platforms, and optimize technical operations while guiding junior engineers.
Top Skills: Aws AthenaAws EmrAws GlueAws Lake FormationAws RedshiftGitJavaPythonSQLTerraform

What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene

With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Key Facts About Colorado Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
  • Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
  • Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account