Jobs · Accounting · Virginia

Senior Accountant

Benchmark Utility Services · Sterling, VA · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time

The Role

The Senior Accountant works directly with the Controller to maintain accurate financial records, manage the month-end close process, and support the financial infrastructure that drives operational decision-making. This role handles fixed asset accounting, project invoicing support, lease accounting under ASC 842, key balance sheet reconciliations, and a range of general accounting responsibilities across a growing, multi-state construction business.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare and post month-end journal entries including accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications
  • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet schedules for prepaids, deposits, accruals, and other accounts
  • Review the general ledger for trends, errors, and unusual activity; investigate and resolve abnormalities
  • Record debt funding, track debt balances, and assist with lender covenant reporting
  • Record weekly payroll journal entries and track unpaid deductions
  • Support monthly project invoice entry, AIA rollforward reconciliation, and change order processing in Spectrum
  • Record fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and trade-ins per GAAP; maintain the fixed asset register and prepare monthly depreciation entries
  • Set up lease amortization schedules and record ROU assets and lease liabilities under ASC 842
  • Review monthly credit card statements for proper coding, receipt capture, and policy compliance
  • Prepare supporting schedules for the annual review or audit
  • Reconcile monthly benefit invoices against ADP enrollment data
  • Identify control gaps, maintain accounting procedure documentation, and assist with process improvements
  • Assist with statutory filings including business licenses, business personal property tax filings, and vehicle property filings across multiple jurisdictions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
  • Excellent attention to detail — you catch errors before they become problems
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of integrity, dependability, and results orientation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Points

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
  • Experience in construction, utilities, or a project-based industry
  • Proficiency with Spectrum or a comparable construction accounting platform
  • Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting
  • CPA license — preferred but not required

Benefits

  • A lean, capable finance team where your work has direct visibility and impact
  • Broad scope — you’ll cover general accounting, project accounting, fixed assets, leasing, and more
  • A stable, growing company with a 500+ project track record and a clear growth trajectory
  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a leadership team that values precision and accountability

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