General Accountant

About Us

John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast, is growing! We believe our people are our greatest asset and invest in training, career development, employee engagement, and team support. We are committed to delivering industry-leading experiences for our customers across commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, advanced technology manufacturing, process piping, fabrication, mission-critical environments, and energy performance projects, backed by comprehensive service maintenance and repair.

Job Summary

As a General Accountant at John W. Danforth Company, you’ll play a key role in supporting the organization’s financial operations through accurate accounting, reporting, and analysis. This position is responsible for maintaining financial records, monitoring project and operational costs, preparing billing and reporting activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain project cost ledgers by ensuring payroll, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs are accurately coded and allocated to appropriate cost codes.
• Track and monitor project expenditures, commitments, and resource allocations against established budgets.
• Prepare and issue accurate, timely monthly customer billings in accordance with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Monitor project retention balances and assist in securing timely release of retained funds.
• Review and verify weekly labor and field payroll allocations to ensure proper job costing.
• Support OCIP/CCIP enrollment, compliance, and subcontractor reporting requirements.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and research discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for management review.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations leaders, and finance team members to support project profitability and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably within mechanical construction, specialty construction, or project-based accounting environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of construction project accounting, including GMP contract structures, job costing, forecasting, change management, and project financial reporting.
• Experience with project billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting in a construction environment.
• Experience with contract compliance requirements, including OCIP/CCIP programs, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $75,000-$85,000

Other Compensation: Bonus eligible

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, and an employee assistance program.