Senior Staff Accountant

Location: On-site | Harbor Springs, MI
Salary: $65,000–$80,000 per year (based on education and experience)
 
Are you an accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and loves bringing order to complexity? This role offers the chance to deepen your accounting expertise while making a direct impact on exciting construction projects.
You'll work closely with the Director of Finance, Project Managers, and the broader accounting team — applying both analytical skill and attention to detail. If you're highly organized, proactive, and ready to grow with a company that values culture as much as performance, we’d love to hear from you.
 
At Birchwood Construction, we’re not just building homes – we’re crafting legacies. We specialize in high-end, custom homes where every detail matters.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Billing

• Set up and maintain project estimates and contracts
• Review material and labor reports; resolve discrepancies
• Process change orders in conjunction with Project Managers
• Prepare and submit monthly owner billing statements

• Approve and process invoices, expense reports, and payments
• Monitor vendor discounts, tax compliance, and schedule payments (checks, ACH)
• Reconcile vendor accounts, bank statements, general ledger accounts, and resolve discrepancies.

• Record incoming payments and apply them to customer accounts
• Process remote check deposits

• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting
• Maintain accounting records, policies, and procedures
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries
• Assist with special projects as assigned

• Degree in Accounting
• 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and principles
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Utmost professionalism

• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance to protect you from life's unknowns
• 401(k) with 100% matching up to 6%
• Profit sharing and performance bonuses to recognize individual contribution and share in team success.
• Paid time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid clothing program