Senior Accountant

Alvah Contracting, LLC is a leading utility infrastructure contractor specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution construction across California. As part of the broader Alvah Group and a subsidiary of MasTec, the company delivers end-to-end "concept-to-restoration" solutions for investor-owned and municipal utilities. Alvah Contracting is recognized for its ability to execute complex projects in both dense urban environments and remote locations—areas often avoided by competitors—while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. The company provides a full spectrum of services including line construction, system upgrades, emergency storm response, and project management, supported by a highly skilled, union workforce. With a focus on reliability, innovation, and infrastructure modernization, Alvah plays a critical role in strengthening and maintaining the electrical grid for communities across the region. Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong foundation in cost, general, and/or public accounting—preferably within the construction, infrastructure, or utilities industries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally with corporate teams (FP&A, Technical Accounting, Risk, Benefits) and subsidiary accounting groups, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills. A proactive mindset and a focus on continuous improvement are essential. Key Responsibilities Prepare and post monthly corporate journal entries with supporting documentation Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations, including rollforwards and variance analysis; investigate and resolve discrepancies Analyze and document fluctuations in corporate account balances, identifying and explaining variances versus expectations Review weekly and monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) and unbilled revenue schedules in collaboration with Project Managers Evaluate job cost reporting and project P&Ls, ensuring accuracy and completeness; recommend and record adjustments as needed Support work order setup and maintenance for project accounting activities Assist in the monthly consolidation process, including: Reviewing subsidiary reporting packages Preparing consolidated schedules and rollforwards Investigating and resolving intercompany variances Prepare annual standalone and consolidated financial statements for multiple entities Maintain and enhance the general ledger structure, including account and entity setup and hierarchy updates Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in the close and consolidation cycle Support internal and external audit processes, including SOX 404 compliance and documentation requests Partner with the Corporate Controller to help guide and support General and Project Accounting team activities Contribute to special projects, system enhancements, and ad hoc analyses Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field CPA license strongly preferred 5+ years of progressive accounting experience , including a combination of general ledger and corporate accounting, cost or project accounting (construction/utilities strongly preferred), and public accounting experience (Big 4 or large firm highly desirable) Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience with revenue recognition, leases, fixed assets, and debt accounting preferred Hands‑on experience with job costing, WIP schedules, and project-based accounting environments Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills required) Experience with ERP and financial systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, BlackLine, or Spectrum is a plus Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, solve problems, and meet tight deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams Interest or experience in process automation and data tools (e.g., Power Query, Power Automate, Python, SQL, Copilot) #J-18808-Ljbffr Alvah Contracting LLC