Senior Accountant (US Construction)

Position: Senior Accountant (US Construction)

Company: Mindwhiz

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

Working Hours: 7 PM – 4 AM (US Shift)

Package: Upto 250k

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant with strong expertise in US construction accounting specifically for a General Contractor. The selected candidate will support a US-based general contracting company and will be responsible for job costing, project-based financial tracking, WIP schedules, subcontractor billing, retainage management, and construction-focused financial reporting.

The ideal professional has 5+ years of experience in construction accounting, strong command over QuickBooks (Online/Desktop), and deep knowledge of project financial workflows used by general contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and project-level accounting for a US-based general contractor.
• Manage full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, GL entries, project expense tracking, and month-end closing.
• Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, cost-to-complete analysis, and job profitability reports.
• Handle construction billing, including Progress Billing, AIA forms, retainage, and subcontractor payouts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, job costs, payroll allocations, and subcontractor expenses.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Support budget creation, variance analysis, and cost control for ongoing construction projects.
• Coordinate with US-based management, contractors, and auditors for project and financial reviews.
• Ensure proper documentation: W-9s, COIs (insurance certificates), lien waivers, subcontractor agreements, and payment compliance.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, specifically in US construction accounting for a General Contractor.
• Strong command of QuickBooks Online / Desktop.
• Expertise in job costing, WIP reports, construction billing, and project accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial reporting and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, retainage handling, subcontractor compliance, and construction billing cycles.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working directly with a US general contracting company.
• Knowledge of AIA billing, lien waivers, subcontractor management, and construction compliance workflows.
• Strong communication skills for clear coordination with US-based teams and clients.