Senior Accountant

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing financial reporting, streamlining account reconciliations, and leading the training and development of junior accounting staff. This role is critical to ensuring timely and accurate financial closings and supports broader finance initiatives through insightful analysis and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Analyze financial data and trends to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making
• Identify and implement process improvements for faster, more accurate reconciliations and financial closings
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff, standardizing procedures and promoting best practices
• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Avoidance and review of job cost reporting and revenue recognition
• Coordinate with operations and project teams to ensure accurate job cost reporting and revenue recognition
• Manage fixed asset schedules, depreciation, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Support the Controller and CFO with ad hoc reports and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or progress toward certification is a plus
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the construction or contracting industry
• Strong financial analysis skills with experience in streamlining close and reconciliation processes
• Demonstrated ability to train, lead, or mentor accounting team members
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, Sage, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros)
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• High attention to detail, integrity, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Leverage leadership development and continuing education opportunities
• Join a dynamic and supportive work environment within a fast-growing company