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Senior Accountant

Groundmasters Inc

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, preparing journal entries, performing detailed account reconciliations and analyses, as well as supporting daily transactional activity. With the help of the Controller and VP of Finance, the role will partner with operations leadership to develop and implement strategies to achieve financial goals, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies, and manage financial aspects of contracts and agreements related to operations. The ideal candidate will be driven, analytical, and process-focused, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement in accounting practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

Account Reconciliations: Prepare detailed and accurate reconciliations for financial statement accounts, analyzing variances, identifying discrepancies, and working to resolve any issues. Ensure all accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.

Financial Reporting: Prepare supporting documentation for financial statements and provide necessary information for the accurate reporting of financial results. Work closely with senior team members to analyze variances and address any discrepancies.

Analytical Support: Assist with financial analysis by identifying trends, variances, and discrepancies. Provide insights to help the team and management make informed decisions.

Accounting Oversight: Support and coordinate daily accounting functions, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidations, and close in a multi-system environment. Prepare and publish monthly financial statements, reports, and analyses. Proactively perform account fluctuation analysis, reconciliations, ad-hoc analysis, and management reporting to identify and flag potential issues in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.

Payables: Manage subcontractor payment processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments while maintaining compliance with contractual and internal requirements.

Customer Oversight: Support and coordinate the Accounts Receivable and Collections functions to ensure timely cash flow. Maintain the time-sensitive compliance requirements of our customer Supplier Portals. Ensure adherence to complex customer invoicing and cash application processes, utilizing Supplier Portals as directed by our customers.

Perform other accounting and finance duties as requested.

Follow and comply with all company policies, safety requirements, and work rules.

Operate standard office equipment and maintain professional workplace standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Experience working with multi-entity organizations and ERP systems required; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.

Familiarity with QuickBooks.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

Sit for long periods of time

Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch. Occasionally lift 15-20 pounds.

Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, dental and vision insurance benefits

Company-sponsored Group Term Life & Short-Term Disability insurance

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Fitness reimbursement

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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