Senior Accountant (Construction Accounting)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general ledger accounting and month-end closing for assigned companies and/or divisions
• Ensures revenue recognition policies and procedures are in compliance with ASC 606
• Reviews lease portfolio and ensures financial statement accuracy under ASC 842
• Collaborates with teams across the company to ensure that new leases and amendments to existing lease terms are communicated timely and accounted for accurately
• Prepares monthly consolidated financial statements and analyzes monthly financial performance
• Provides day-to-day direction of Staff Accountant by answering questions as well as providing backup/support to other accounting team members as needed
• Prepares and reviews monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assists with creation of consolidated financial reports and other associated schedules
• Contributes to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures
• Works with multiple teams across the organization to assist with deal review and month-end close responsibilities
• Affords assistance in gathering documents required for external audits
• Facilitates collaboration to improve overall accounting processes and procedures
• Affords assistance in resolving Accounting related issues
• Researches ways of streamlining and standardizing processes to support the Accounting function
• Performs Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting for long-term projects, including calculating revenue recognition based on project progress, preparing related journal entries, reconciling accounts, interpreting results, and ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards and company policies

Requirements

• Skills and Abilities:
• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and software
• Resourceful in marshalling materials, techniques, and support to bring tasks to completion
• Effective communicator with ability to write and speak clearly in a variety of settings
• Well-organized and able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Naturally curious with a desire to continuously learn
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail
• Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions, in a fast-paced environment
• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance is required
• 5 or more years of accounting experience required
• CPA (or equivalent) preferred or working towards earning a CPA
• Experience in Construction Accounting (Percentage of Completion) preferred, but not required
• Experience with auditing and public accounting preferred
• Vista™ by Viewpoint Construction Software [ERP] experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Tools, particularly Advanced Microsoft Excel skills