Senior Accountant - Construction Industry

Senior Accountant - Construction Industry

Part Time – 30 Hours
Hawera Based

Are you a detail-driven Senior Accountant with deep construction industry knowledge? Join our client’s expanding construction and excavation company and take ownership of financial processes, driving improvements across operations, supporting business growth through financial insights and proactive cash flow management.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Analysis - Manage daily accounts, prepare clear financial reports, analyse job costs, and track project profitability to support decisions.
• Construction focused Accounting - Maintain accurate job costing, tract site costs, manage billing and change orders, and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Cash Flow & Working Capital - Forecast cash flow needs, streamline billing, manage vendor terms, and ensure timely, accurate invoicing alongside project managers.
• Efficiency & Cost Management – Identify cost-saving opportunities, optimise equipment use, review contracts for savings, and streamline accounting processes.
• Strategic Support – Provide financial insights for planning bidding and project decisions, support growth decisions, and prepare financial reports for banking relationships and bonding requirements

Preferred Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in construction, excavation, or related heavy industry
• Strong understanding of construction job costing, progress billing, and project accounting
• Proficiency in construction accounting software (experience with QuickBooks, Sage, or similar preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling capabilities
• Knowledge of construction industry regulations, lien laws, and bonding requirements
• CPA designation or working toward certification
• Background in cash flow management and working capital optimisation
• Familiarity with equipment financing and depreciation schedules
• Experience with union payroll and prevailing wage compliance

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan
• Opportunity to make significant impact in a growing business
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Collaborative work environment with direct access to senior management

This is a great role that will utilise your accounting experience and skills within the construction industry. Working for a leading and growing company who really take their employees under their wing. If you’re interested in this role, APPLY NOW with a cover letter highlighting your construction industry experience and specific examples of cost reduction or cash flow improvement initiatives you have led.

Please get in touch with Kate Harth on 0212208992 or via email at kate.harth@nesfircroft.com for a confidential chat.

Please note that you must be located in New Zealand with current full NZ working rights.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.