Senior Accountant – US Construction

2 weeks ago

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan MindWhiz Full time

Job Title: Senior Accountant – US Construction (General Contractor)

Company:
Mindwhiz

Location:
DHA Phase 8, Lahore, Pakistan (On-site)

Work Hours:
7:00 PM – 4:00 AM (US Shift)

About the Role

Mindwhiz is seeking a highly experienced
Senior Accountant
with a
proven background in US construction accounting
, specifically supporting
General Contractors
. This role will manage advanced project-based accounting functions, including job costing, WIP management, subcontractor billing, retainage tracking, and construction-specific financial reporting for a US-based general contracting firm.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of construction financial workflows,
5+ years of relevant US construction accounting experience
, and strong command over
QuickBooks (Online/Desktop)
and
Sage 500
.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate project-level and company-level financial records for a US-based general contractor.
  • Manage full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, general ledger entries, project expense tracking, and month-end close.
  • Prepare Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, cost-to-complete analysis, job profitability reports, and project financial dashboards.
  • Handle construction billing workflows, including
    Progress Billing
    ,
    AIA billing
    , retainage calculation/management, and subcontractor pay applications.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, job costs, payroll allocations, subcontractor expenses, and intercompany transactions.
  • Prepare accurate financial statements, including Monthly/Quarterly/Annual P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control for active construction projects.
  • Communicate and coordinate with US-based management, contractors, vendors, and auditors regarding project and financial matters.
  • Ensure complete documentation and compliance, including W-9s, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), lien waivers, subcontractor agreements, and payment requirements.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to US GAAP, company policies, and industry accounting standards.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience in US Construction Accounting (Mandatory).
  • Direct experience working with or for a
    US General Contractor
    (Required).
  • Strong proficiency in
    QuickBooks Online / Desktop
    and
    Sage 500
    (Required).
  • Expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, construction billing cycles, retainage management, and subcontractor compliance.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, data analysis).
  • Solid understanding of
    US GAAP
    , construction project workflows, and cost allocation principles.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and high-volume workloads independently.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting a US-based general contracting or specialty contracting company.
  • Knowledge of AIA billing procedures, lien waiver processes, subcontractor management, and construction compliance documentation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with US clients and project teams.

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