Senior Accountant

Groundworks Senior Accountant Opportunity

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Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for a variety of financial procedures including assisting with month-end and year-end closings, balance sheet reconciliations, proper revenue recognition, corporate inventory accounting and unclaimed property and escheatment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare general journal entries that are supported and validated by corroborating schedules or evidence
• Analyze accounting records, general ledger and subledgers for accuracy
• Perform various monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, month-end true-up and reclassification entries, quarterly inventory aging analysis and reserve adjustments, recording obsolete inventory adjustments submitted by supply chain management, and performing a months-on-hand analysis each month
• Maintaining compliant accounting schedules, reviewing complex customer contracts, and managing month-end close procedures under ASC 606 guidelines
• Assist with preparing support schedules for GAAP consolidated financial statements
• Maintain accurate accounting records in alignment with U.S. GAAP and prepare documentation required to support external audit requests
• Assist with monitoring and reporting compliance with Company SOPs
• Assist with the unclaimed property and escheatment process, including coordinating with our third-party service provider and submitting data in a timely manner, and coordinating with AP and Payroll to determine unclaimed property populations
• Assist with preparation of ad hoc reporting
• Coordinate meetings with both internal and external partners to complete job duties as needed
• Assist with process improvement initiatives, internal control enhancements, and accounting system updates, integrations, or data conversion efforts, including developing and implementing accounting procedures as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 3 years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred, and construction industry accounting experience a major plus
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively working toward CPA licensure preferred, but not required
• Solid understanding of accrual-based accounting and GAAP
• Experience with foreign currency a plus but not required
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills and detailed oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines

Working Conditions

This role will sit onsite in our corporate office in Virginia Beach, VA. The salary range for this position is $80,000- $100,00 and is based on candidate experience. This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment with prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and frequent participation in meetings. The role requires regular collaboration with cross functional teams, executive leadership, and external partners, both in person and through virtual communication platforms. The Senior Accountant must be able to manage multiple priorities, respond to changing business needs, and work effectively in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines. Occasional travel may be required to support company meetings, events, leadership engagements, or public relations activities. Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours may be necessary during organizational announcements, business critical initiatives, media events, or crisis communications.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position are consistent with those of a professional office role. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while using a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment. Frequent verbal communication is required to collaborate with employees, executives, media representatives, and external partners in person, by phone, and through virtual meeting platforms. The role requires the ability to read, prepare, review, and edit written communications and presentations with attention to detail. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 15 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What We Provide

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
• Industry Leading Training Programs
• Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
• Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture