Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About Dade Electric Service

Founded in 1980, Dade Electric Service, Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor serving South Florida’s commercial, institutional, industrial, and municipal sectors. With more than 40 years of experience and thousands of completed projects, we have built a reputation for technical excellence, safety, and reliability. Our capabilities span the entire electrical spectrum—from medium voltage distribution systems to low-voltage controls and specialized systems—allowing us to support complex projects across healthcare facilities, universities, and municipal infrastructure, commercial developments, and industrial operations. We are proud to maintain over 40 years with zero major accidents, reflecting our commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism.

Position Overview
Dade Electric Service is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing electrical contracting business. This role will oversee core accounting functions,  including financial reporting, job costing, and construction-related financial management. The Senior Accountant will work closely with company leadership, project managers, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and support sound business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes
• Monitor job costing and project profitability
• Assist with work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
• Support progress billing and retainage tracking
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting standards
• Assist with annual audits and tax preparation
• Support financial reporting and internal control improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with construction or contractor accounting preferred
• Knowledge of job costing and project-based accounting
• Strong Excel and accounting software proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Compensation Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package and strong employee benefits, including:

• Company-paid healthcare
• Company-paid Medicare taxes
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Gas and travel reimbursement
• Professional and stable work environment
• Long-term career opportunities with an established South Florida contractor

At Dade Electric Service, we are committed to safety, quality, and long-term partnerships, and we are looking for professionals who share our dedication to excellence. Join a company with over four decades of electrical contracting excellence, serving South Florida’s most demanding sectors, including education, healthcare, municipal infrastructure, and commercial development.