Senior Accountant

Schuff Steel (a subsidiary of DBM Global), the largest steel fabrication & erection company in the US, offers high-visibility, growth opportunities, and exciting builds with clients including Apple, University of Phoenix Stadium, and Facebook.

About the role

Critical to the needs of our Accounting Department, the Senior Accountant ensures transactions are posted timely and accurately to the company’s general ledger, maintains proper internal controls and procedures, and assists with financial reporting and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries into the general ledger
• Lease accounting (ASC 842) including entering/reviewing leases in lease software, preparing/reviewing monthly lease entries, reconciling all lease-related balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Compile and analyze information for cost allocations
• Responsibility for the intercompany accounting process including ensuring efficiency of transactions and accurate posting
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of financial statements
• Support team on month-end close procedures to ensure accounting records are closed on time
• Act as a liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining rationale for journal entries and financial transactions, including answering questions to complete the audit timely
• Complete various financial and accounting reports to support financial reporting and budgeting
• Participate in special projects to drive process improvements and improve accounting efficiencies
• Detailed review of certain Accounts Payable Invoices
• Inventory Reconciliation and Project Cost Allocation
• Work with Operations on Overhead G&A Budget Reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an AACSB accredited college or university in accounting
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in general ledger accounting; public accounting experience a plus
• Thorough knowledge and advanced understanding of GAAP; construction percentage of completion a plus
• In-depth knowledge of lease accounting (ASC 842)
• In-depth cost accounting knowledge acceptable substitute
• Basic understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties (SOX)
• Oracle Fusion accounting software or relevant system experience
• Ability to work well under deadlines and execute deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Frequent use and knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, with intermediate or above knowledge of Excel

Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits

Schedule

Full-time, indoors in a climate-controlled office. Potentially longer hours during close week given nature of accounting deadlines.