Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company’s accounting and, with an emphasis on accurate financial records, job costing, account reconciliations, and month-end close. This position works reports to the Controller and works closely Operations teams to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and properly reflected by project and company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Perform key components of the monthly and year-end close process.

· Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.

· Prepare monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.

· Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.

· Maintain accurate general ledger activity and supporting documentation.

· Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

· Support cash management and bank reconciliations.

· Maintain fixed asset schedules and related accounting.

· Monitor project costs and ensure expenses are accurately recorded to the appropriate project and cost code.

· Review job cost activity for accuracy and investigate discrepancies.

· Partner with Project Managers and Operations to resolve job-costing and financial questions.

· Review project financial information for completeness and accuracy.

· Assist with project closeout and final accounting reconciliation.

· Provide accounting oversight and support for AP and AR processes.

· Review transactions for proper coding and accounting treatment.

· Maintain appropriate accounting documentation and internal controls.

· Assist with annual financial statement audits and other audits as required.

· Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for auditors, tax providers, and other external partners.

· Assist with implementation and improvement of accounting procedures and controls.

· Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

Required Skills/Abilities: 

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

· Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.

· Knowledge of construction accounting and job costing preferred.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

· Strong Excel skills.

· Ability to communicate effectively with Accounting, Operations, and leadership.

· Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.

· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required.

· Construction accounting experience required.

· Experience with NetSuite and Procore preferred.

· CPA or CPA candidate is preferred.

Licensing/Certification:

• Required: Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Physical Requirements: 

The physical requirements for an office job typically include the ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer and other office equipment, and occasionally lift or carry office supplies up to 20 pounds. The role may require occasional standing, walking, or bending to file documents, attend meetings, or move between office areas.