Senior Accountant

Overview

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our fast-paced general contracting team in the DMV area! If you love digging into numbers, keeping projects on track, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the spot for you. In this role, you’ll work side by side with our Controller, serving as a key right-hand partner in managing the day-to-day accounting operations—from job costing and WIP reports to AIA billing and subcontractor payments. You'll be at the heart of it all, helping to keep our financial engine running smoothly while supporting project teams and leadership with timely, accurate reporting. It’s a great opportunity to bring your construction accounting skills to a company that values teamwork, transparency, and a little fun along the way.

Who We Are

Established in 1884, Donohoe is the Washington, DC region’s oldest full-service real estate company. We are also one of the largest — ranked by the Washington Business Journal as one of the area’s top private companies.

Today, The Donohoe Companies, Inc. encompasses six companies: Donohoe Construction Company, Donohoe Real Estate Services, Donohoe Hospitality Services, Donohoe Development Company, Borger Residential, and Complete Building Services. Through these six companies, the Donohoe team provides comprehensive construction, hospitality, development, property management, facilities management and real estate services.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

For over a century, Donohoe has been a well-respected member of the community, and we continue to engage in the communities where we live and work. In our hotels, offices and on Company jobsites, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, diverse and engaging culture which starts with our interview process and continues all the way through to your day-to-day.

Benefits And Perks

Donohoe offers employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, leaves of absences, 401(k) retirement plan with match, commuter benefits, paid time off, holidays, cellphone and hotel discounts. Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance his or her quality of life in and out of work.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable & subcontractor payments
• Processing accounts receivable/cash receipts
• Handling and updating subcontractor required documents
• Examples include lien waivers & contracts
• Sales & Use tax filings (DC, MD & VA)
• Monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Subcontractor communications (when necessary)
• Invoice workflow oversight
• Ensure proper routing of invoices for approvals with project management.
• Ensure efficiency and accuracy across all accounting functions & ensure adherence to internal controls
• Year-end audit assistance with outside accounting firm
• Conduct/review weekly check runs to pay miscellaneous payables
  

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in accounting or related field
• 7+ years of experience as an accountant, project accountant, or similar
• General contractor accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Microsoft Excel
• Ability to interact well with colleagues and external contacts
• Ability to work well under deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Public accounting experience preferred, not required
• Knowledge of internal controls
  
  

Company Software (experience Not Required, But Preferrable)

• Oracle J.D. Edwards AS400 World
• Tungsten Workflow
• Oracle Textura Payment Management
• Autodesk Project Management Software
• Outlook
  
  

Physical Demands

The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Employee to walk or stand for short or mid periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and operate standard office equipment (computer, keyboard, phone and printer). The work requires the ability to speak clearly and to see and hear clearly with or without correction.

Work Environment

Primary work is performed indoors in a standard office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is subject to inflexible deadlines. Employee may be subject to work beyond the normal scheduled work hours.

Telework

As a full-time corporate-office based job, this position is eligible for teleworking in accordance with the Company’s Telework Policy. Approval by the position’s supervisor and Division President is required.

Pay Range

The expected base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors such as qualifications and experience.

EOE, including disability/veterans