Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support financial operations for a construction-focused organization in Carson, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide meaningful financial insight to business leaders. The position plays a key part in close processes, project-based accounting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

Responsibilities:
• Manage general ledger activity by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and coordinating accurate month-end and year-end close deliverables.
• Review balance sheet accounts and supporting schedules to confirm completeness, resolve discrepancies, and maintain audit-ready records.
• Apply accounting standards and internal controls consistently, including oversight of percentage-of-completion accounting within a construction environment.
• Monitor job cost activity, project reporting, and revenue recognition to help ensure reliable financial results across active contracts.
• Prepare financial reports and variance analysis that highlight trends, explain performance, and support management decision-making.
• Oversee daily accounting operations related to payables, receivables, and cash transactions, ensuring timely processing and accurate reconciliation.
• Support external audit and tax preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and coordinating required financial schedules.
• Assess accounting procedures and control practices, identify process gaps or risk areas, and recommend improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with project and operations leadership to improve cost visibility, reinforce accountability, and strengthen project-level financial performance.
• Promote effective use of accounting, job costing, and inventory systems to enhance reporting quality and operational insight.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, with stronger consideration for candidates who bring 5 or more years in similar roles.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and close procedures is required.
• Experience with job cost accounting, percentage-of-completion methods, and construction-related financial reporting is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and large-volume data analysis, are required.
• Strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and close attention to detail are essential for success in this role.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams are required.
• Experience with construction accounting platforms such as Sage 300, Foundation, or Viewpoint is preferred.