Senior Project Accountant

SOLV Energy

. Provide accounting and financial oversight for assigned construction projects, including revenue, costs, WIP, commitments, billing requirements, and financial reporting .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $97,600 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide accounting and financial oversight for assigned construction projects, including revenue, costs, WIP, commitments, billing requirements, and financial reporting
Serve as the primary accounting resource for Project Managers and project teams on complex accounting, billing, cost, revenue, and compliance matters
Analyze project results, identify financial risks or unusual trends, and drive resolution or escalation of complex issues
Review project financial data, contracts, change orders, transactions, and supporting documentation
Complete complex month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reclasses, reconciliations, and WIP analysis
Review balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve unusual or complex transactions
Support tax accruals and ensure accurate project accounting data in financial reporting systems
Review owner billing requirements and oversee accurate, timely preparation of billings and supporting documentation
Partner with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and project teams on billing, payment, collections, and subcontractor compliance issues
Monitor project documentation, including lien waivers, preliminary notices, insurance, and contractual compliance items
Serve as a subject matter expert for internal and external audit requests
Coordinate audit support preparation, review, documentation, and resolution
Work with auditors and internal stakeholders on complex requests and timely completion
Identify control gaps and recommend improvements
Drive process improvement, standardization, automation, and control-enhancement initiatives
Develop procedures, templates, checklists, and documentation
Provide escalation support, training, mentoring, onboarding, and functional guidance to Project Accountants
Review complex or technical work and provide feedback
Build relationships with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, AP, AR, Tax, Financial Reporting, and other business partners
Communicate complex financial information to accounting and non-accounting stakeholders
Maintain responsiveness, accountability, and ownership for time-sensitive projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
6+ years of relevant accounting experience
2+ years of Big Four or Top 10 audit firm experience OR equivalent experience supporting complex public-company audits, SOX compliance, or technical accounting matters
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including complex journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support
Experience driving process improvement, standardization, or automation efforts
Experience serving as a subject matter resource, escalation point, mentor, and reviewer
Strong cross-functional communication skills
Experience with ERP and integrated accounting systems; CMiC experience preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
CPA, CMA, or CCIFP preferred
Pacific or Central time zone preferred
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting 20 or more lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan
Vacation pay
Sick pay
Holiday pay