Senior Accountant

About the Role

Encore Pavement, a full-service concrete and asphalt paving company in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role is crucial for overseeing accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining job costing and general ledger integrity in NetSuite. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller and department specialists to support strategic decision-making and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & General Ledger:
  • Oversee general ledger management, ensuring accurate postings and reconciliations in NetSuite.
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and prepaids.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance reports, and management dashboards.
  • Perform bank reconciliations for multiple companies and accounts.
  • Assist with inventory management.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Job Costing & Project Accounting:
  • Review and validate job costing entries for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with budgets.
  • Collaborate with project managers, AP/AR specialists, and operations staff to reconcile job costs, invoices, and supporting documentation.
  • Identify trends, cost variances, and provide actionable insights to management.
  • Provide senior-level guidance and support to AP and AR specialists.
  • Review vendor invoices, credit card transactions, and customer billings for proper coding, documentation, and compliance.
• Sales & Use Tax Returns:
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting standards.
  • Maintain organized and compliant financial records.
• NetSuite Expertise:
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for NetSuite workflows, reporting, and job costing processes.
  • Create, review, and optimize reports, saved searches, and dashboards.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve data accuracy.
• Leadership & Mentorship:
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to AP/AR staff and other accounting personnel.
  • Assist the Controller with departmental training and process standardization.
  • Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • At least 2+ years in a senior or lead capacity.
  • Strong experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of job costing, construction, or project-based accounting preferred.
  • Proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and lead complex accounting initiatives.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) and accounting software.
• Other Requirements:
  • Compliance with company safety policies, drug/alcohol testing, and applicable regulations.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing): Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks: Constantly
• Stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely
• Lifting objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Lifting objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Lifting objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions

• Office environment: Constantly
• Outdoor elements (precipitation, wind): Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely

Pave America offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits to support your total well-being. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations.