Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

The Bowers Group, a Legence company, is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Senior Staff Accountant to join our team in Beltsville, Maryland. This is an in-office position. The Senior Staff Accountant will support financial reporting, compliance, and operational accounting, working closely with the accounting and finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Prepare monthly reports for projects, collections, billings, contracts, and WIP (Work in Process) reporting.
• Prepare journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Fully utilize ERP software to achieve financial and operational objectives on a timely basis.
• Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts monthly.
• Maintain and monitor roll-forward schedules on a regular basis.
• Participate in the annual audit and quarterly review procedures; ensure timely and accurate documentation for external auditors.
• Participate in the implementation of internal controls and compliance with SOX requirements.
• Work on ad hoc projects as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in public accounting or corporate accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and percentage of completion accounting preferred.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail; rigorous, methodical, and results driven.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with competing deadlines.
• Effective communicator with polished written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• High ethical standards, objectivity, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• This is an in-office position based in Beltsville, Maryland.
• No sponsorship is available for this position.
• Salary range - $85,000 - $115,000