Field Technology Specialist

Main Office (Bethesda, MD)

Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Corporate General Ledger Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. As an Accountant with CWC you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the monthly financial close process. The GL Accountant will prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, assist with financial reporting, and support accounting operations across multiple business units.

The ideal candidate possesses strong accounting fundamentals, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced construction environment. This individual will work closely with accounting, project accounting, payroll, and operational teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial information.

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, allocations, and reclassifications.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts monthly.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies and reconciling items.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash account analysis.
• Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, debt, leases, and other assigned accounts.

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare account analyses and supporting schedules for financial reporting.
• Review transactions for proper coding and compliance with company accounting policies.
• Support timely completion of all close-related activities.
• Assist in preparing internal financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Help identify accounting trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities as assigned.

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal controls.
• Support implementation and monitoring of accounting policies and procedures.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Assist with system implementations, testing, and process documentation.
• Participate in special projects and departmental initiatives.

• Collaborate effectively with project managers, project accountants, payroll, accounts payable, and operational teams.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with construction ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Corporate general ledger accounting experience preferred.
• Construction industry accounting experience strongly preferred.
• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.