Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Company: The Berg Group

The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Assistant Controller to assist with accurate financial reporting and billing for assigned projects. This key role provides customer service to the Project Management team, General Contractors, and Suppliers.

• Prepare month‑end journal entries.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deposit daily cash receipts and ensure accurate application to outstanding invoices.
• Make customer inquiries on past‑due accounts (phone, email, and tracking).
• Work with internal Project Management Teams to assist with monthly billings.
• Issue invoices and monthly statements.
• Research and resolve problems to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Develop and maintain lien documentation on a portfolio of current projects.
• Approve contractors/change orders/budgets.
• Work with project managers to reclassify miscoded job expenses.
• Perform credit references for potential new clients.
• Support Accounts Payable with invoice entry and purchase order matching.
• Issue timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports.
• Provide quality customer service to internal and external clients.
• Look for and establish opportunities to streamline and optimize processes.
• Participate in other special projects as assigned.

• Required
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of cost accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and time‑management orientation.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Can work independently within a team environment.
• Acts with a sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Preferred
• Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related work experience.
• 2‑4 years of related experience in accounting.
• Experience in construction accounting (general contractor or specialty subcontractor) a plus.
• Detail‑oriented, deadline/goal‑driven.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Sales‑tax experience a plus.
• Plexxis software experience a plus.

• Annualized salary range: $70,000‑$90,000.
• 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, and PTO.

• Mostly sedentary with occasional lifting of no more than 10‑15 pounds.
• Requires walking and standing occasionally.

The Berg Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Berg Group does not accept recruiting agency solicitations.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry: Construction