Senior Accountant – Construction & Roofing Projects

About the role

Veta Virtual is seeking a Senior Accountant to support a client in the roofing and construction sector. This fully remote position focuses on U.S. accounting standards, job costing, and financial reporting for residential, commercial, and federally funded projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including reconciliations, month‑end close, and financial reporting for construction operations.
• Apply job costing and work‑in‑progress (WIP) principles to monitor project profitability across multiple active jobs.
• Support percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition and progress billing for residential, commercial, and federal projects.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, expense management, subcontractor payments, and vendor/client interactions.
• Integrate and optimize external applications with QuickBooks Online to streamline accounting processes.
• Assist with compliance for federally funded projects, including certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of accounting experience with U.S. companies; CPA preferred.
• Experience in construction or job‑costed accounting environments.
• Ability to make sound financial judgments in a fast‑paced, growing business.
• Familiarity with federal project accounting is a strong plus.

Required skills

• QuickBooks Online
• Slack
• Google Sheets
• Google Docs
• Zoom
• Google Drive
• Bill.com (optional)
• ClickUp (optional)
• Gusto (optional)
• Ramp (optional)