Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant

(AP, Payroll & General Accounting)

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting functions while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in maintaining strong internal controls, improving processes, and stabilizing accounting operations.

This position offers long-term growth potential, with the opportunity to develop into a Controller-level role over time.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations

• Oversee and manage the full accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong vendor relationships

• Administer payroll processing and compliance, including related reporting and reconciliations

• Perform and review journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures

Process & Systems Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements

• Develop documentation for accounting procedures and workflows

• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

• Support audit preparation and coordination

Leadership & Growth

• Provide oversight and guidance to AP and payroll staff 

• Serve as a key partner to leadership in financial operations

• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes

• Develop skills and experience aligned with future Controller responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Experience managing accounts payable and payroll functions

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close

• Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel

• Strong attention to detail with ability to improve processes

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or job-cost environments

• Supervisory experience