Senior Project Accountant

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 or 5+ years of re...