Senior Staff Accountant

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of our multi-divisional organization specializing in Energy Efficiency, Engineering, Environmental Testing, HVAC, and Design. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting operational performance, and ensuring compliance across multiple business units.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional service to our clients while fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in a project-based, multi-entity environment.

Reporting to the Controller, we are seeking candidates with the following experience:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to)

• Lead and manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger across multiple divisions
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis and reporting to leadership
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts in collaboration with operational leaders
• Assist with revenue recognition and job cost accounting in a project-based environment
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Develop, document, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
• Support annual audit processes and coordinate with external auditors
• Assist with tax preparation support and regulatory filings
• Monitor cash flow activity and assist with financial planning initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Experience in a multi-entity, multi-divisional, or project-based accounting environment
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis, and financial modeling
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred:

• Experience with job cost accounting and revenue recognition in engineering, construction, or professional services industries
• Experience using Acumatica accounting software
• Experience working within an employee-owned (ESOP) organization