Sr. Staff Accountant

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Position Description

The Plote Family of Companies is a fine example of the American dream realized through over 60 years of hard work, sacrifice and a deep understanding of the value of focused individual effort, performed in concert, to achieve the goal of entrepreneurial success. At Plote we bring expertise, quality, depth of resources, and cutting-edge equipment and technology together to deliver exceptional services in excavation, aggregates, asphalt paving, concrete paving, civil heavy engineering, sustainable materials, commercial development, environmental services, and snow removal.

Primary Function: The Sr. Staff Accountant is responsible for core accounting functions within a multi-entity environment, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and fixed asset management. In addition to these responsibilities, this role plays a critical part in evolving the accounting function from transactional to more analytical and insight-driven, leveraging technology, improving processes, and supporting more efficient and forward-looking financial operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain fixed asset records across multiple entities, including depreciation, acquisitions, disposals, rentals, insurance schedules, loan collateral schedules and ad hoc reporting as requested; identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, or automate tracking and reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare entity level and consolidating financial statements for management review; enhance reporting outputs to provide clearer, more actionable insights and improve usability for business decision-making
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, and inventory adjustments and GL Support schedules; evaluate opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve close timelines, and increase consistency through process improvements or system capabilities
• Complete sales, use, IFTA, and Heavy Vehicle Tax filings; support efforts to standardize compliance processes and explore opportunities for increased efficiency or automation
• Partner with Treasury and other functions to reconcile and validate financial data. Provide invoice and equipment detail information as needed; enhance cross-functional collaboration and improve data transparency and reliability across systems
• Perform intercompany Invoicing & PPM Intercompany reconciliation; identify root causes of discrepancies and recommend process improvements to reduce recurring issues
• Back up & assist on Bank reconciliation and close activities; support accuracy and timeliness of reconciliations while identifying opportunities for efficiency
• Calculate, invoice and track monthly equipment fuel purchases and usage; analyze trends and variances to provide better visibility into cost drivers
• AP invoice approval for Equipment rentals, Fuel invoices and Hauling invoices; ensure accuracy and consistency while supporting efficient workflow processes
• Annual Survey & Census filings; ensure completeness and accuracy while supporting continuous improvement of data collection processes
• Open to exploring streamlining process flows using AI and other advance techniques.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned

Position Requirements

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or 5 years of Sr. level experience as described within
• 5+ years of General Ledger experience in a multi-entity, high-volume environment
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to improve or optimize accounting processes
• Comfort working with or learning new technologies, systems, or automation tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience with fixed assets and construction accounting
• Experience with Viewpoint or similar ERP systems
• Exposure to data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or large data sets
• Familiarity with automation, system enhancements, or process improvement initiatives

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Comfort operating in a traditional environment while helping introduce modern accounting practices, automation, AI and data-driven decision support.
• Ability to research and resolve discrepancies within GL accounts while also identifying patterns, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• balance strong technical accounting skills with adaptability, continuous learning, and a proactive approach to improving how work gets done, particularly as technology continues to reshape accounting processes.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and shifting demands in a high-volume, operationally driven environment, while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess existing processes, understand business realities, and navigate established ways of working before recommending changes.
• Comfortable operating in environments that are evolving; able to identify improvement opportunities while taking a thoughtful, phased approach to implementing change.
• Approaches challenges with a balance of critical thinking and practicality-offering solutions that are realistic, implementable, and aligned with business needs.
• Naturally looks for ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce manual effort, while respecting operational constraints and team dynamics.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Why Plote

At Plote we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, retirement savings to support our team members in every aspect of their lives.

Plote has a fast-paced and dynamic environment where team members are committed to excellence and proud to be part of a growing and successful construction company.

BEFORE ALL ELSE, SAFETY FIRST.

Plote Construction, Northern Illinois' premier Excavating, Asphalt Paving and Concrete Contractor, is committed to conducting construction operations in the safest manner possible. With an industry leading safety record, and a robust safety program. At Plote you'll find a deep commitment and dedication to safety and team members' wellbeing.

Plote is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Plote will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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