Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About ViaSun Corporation

ViaSun Corporation is a 100% employee-owned leader in pavement preservation, heavy civil construction, and aviation services. We are committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions while fostering a culture of ownership, integrity, and excellence.

As part of an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) organization, our employees directly benefit from the company’s success and play a meaningful role in driving long-term value.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the finance team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting in a project-based construction environment.

This role partners closely with the Controller, CFO, and operational leaders to provide financial insights that support decision-making, optimize project performance, and maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules
• Perform job-cost accounting, variance analysis, and project profitability tracking
• Support revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606 (percentage-of-completion)
• Collaborate with project managers and operations teams on cost forecasts and change order accounting
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP), billing, and collections to support healthy cash flow
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulations
• Assist with external audits, tax filings, and ESOP-related accounting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance controls, and leverage accounting systems

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is typically demonstrated by:

• Consistently supporting timely and accurate financial close cycles
• Delivering reliable job-cost and project financial data that informs business decisions
• Maintaining well-reconciled accounts with minimal audit adjustments
• Contributing to effective cash flow management and forecasting
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and controls
• Building strong partnerships with cross-functional teams

Work Environment

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Fast-paced, project-driven industry
• Opportunities to work cross-functionally with finance and operations teams

Equal Opportunity Employer

ViaSun Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

Accommodation Statement

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in construction or project-based accounting environments
• Strong understanding of job-cost accounting and revenue recognition methods
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., VISTA, HCSS, or similar) and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in an ESOP or employee-owned company
• Familiarity with Arizona construction regulations (prevailing wage, DOT, aviation)
• Experience with ERP systems or process improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities