Senior Accountant

About the role

Gallo Mechanical is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Department. The Senior Accountant will play an important role in the month-end close process while supporting construction accounting, reconciliations, and other key accounting activities. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who combines strong technical accounting skills with excellent organization, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset. This is a hands-on role that requires the ability to work independently, collaborate effectively across departments, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances or discrepancies
• Maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring accurate tracking of project costs, billings, and progress
• Maintain fixed asset and amortization schedules and prepare supporting documentation for depreciation and amortization journal entries
• Review leased asset schedules monthly to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment
• Review sales tax accrual accounts monthly for accuracy prior to payment
• Support inventory management activities including reconciliations and analysis
• Perform credit card reconciliations and assist with related accounting activities
• Partner with the Director of Accounting and Accounting Manager on monthly accounting activities, special projects, and financial analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency and accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor and/or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 - 5 years of industry related experience
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge - Advanced Excel proficiency
• Viewpoint Vista experience - Preferred
• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach to resolve issues and improve processes with Internal Controls
• Able to critically think and assist in improving processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of construction industry-specific accounting practices and terminology is highly beneficial
• Proficiency in Accounting software (Vista) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Benefits

• Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career
• Company-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
• Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!