Senior Corporate Accountant

Position Summary This position will support the Corporate Accounting Manager with monthly accounting activities. This role will be responsible for bank and account reconciliations, general ledger entries, fixed asset accounting, and special projects. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with effective communication skills and a positive cultural fit within a collaborative, in office environment. This position will play a key role in the corporate accounting function of a growing, employee-owned (ESOP) construction company. The Senior Corporate Accountant will own assigned responsibilities and work closely with the Corporate Accounting Manager to scale processes, strengthen controls, and improve the overall efficiency of the close and reporting process. The ideal candidate can bring prior experience, would exercise sound judgement, and proactively identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, not just execute them. Key Responsibilities Monthly Close & Core Accounting Own assigned components of the monthly close process, including preparation, review, and analysis of account reconciliations. Prepare, review, and post general ledger journal entries with a focus on accuracy, consistency and documentation. Own specific balance sheet and income statement areas, including variance analysis, issue resolution, and reporting. Identify, research, and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies, escalating matters as appropriate. Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Analysis Prepare and analyze financial reports and variances, providing clear explanations and insights to management. Support forecasting and analytical efforts partnering with our FP&A team by identifying trends and potential risks. Participate in the annual budgeting process, including data validation, analytical support, and coordination with stakeholders. Audit, Controls & Compliance Serve as a key point of contact for assigned audit areas, preparing audit schedules, responding to audit inquiries, while ensuring timely resolution of requests. Assist in designing, documenting, and continuously improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a scalable organization. Identify control gaps or inefficiencies while recommending improvements. Process Improvement & Special Projects Lead or contribute to special projects, including process improvements, system enhancements, and integration of new or acquired entities. Proactively identify opportunities to streamline reconciliations, reduce manual processes, and improve close efficiency. Partner with cross functional teams that would be assigned for various ad hoc projects. Collaboration & Leadership Collaborate closely with accounting team members both at the holding company and subsidiary level to provide guidance and accountability where appropriate. Serve as trusted resource and informal mentor to less experienced team members. Identify, research, and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies, including variance analysis and issue resolution. Systems & Technical Skills Hands on experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (Vista Viewpoint a plus) with the ability to improve how systems are utilized. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and reconciliation support. Experience improving reporting, reconciliations, or close processes using system capabilities. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (corporate, construction, or public accounting experience preferred). Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis. Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes in a multi entity organization a plus. Skills & Attributes Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, in office environment while operating with a high degree of ownership and accountability. Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to think critically and identify process improvements. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new responsibilities. Demonstrates an ownership mindset consistent with an employee-owned (ESOP) culture. Compensation & Benefits Compensation will be market based and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits may include but not be limited to Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Medical & Dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Paid maternity leave, Wealth advisor services, Life & Disability insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr Emery Sapp & Sons