Senior Staff Accountant

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for an immediate opening in Des Moines, IA. The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing complex accounting functions to the company. This role plays a key part in month-end close, financial reporting, project accounting, and compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements. The Senior Staff Accountant will work closely with project teams, finance leadership, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Analyze variances and investigate unusual or complex transactions
• Support accounting for large-scale construction projects, including job cost accounting, percentage-of-completion (ASC 606), revenue recognition, and cost accruals
• Review project costs, WIP schedules, billings, retainage, and change orders
• Partner with project managers to ensure financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Assist in preparation of internal and external financial reports, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and management reporting packages
• Support SOX compliance efforts, including documentation and testing of internal controls
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and respond to audit requests
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany transactions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and review work of junior accounting staff
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, tax, and payroll teams

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM
-5:00 PM. Occasional changes to the work schedule may be required as job duties demand.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Public traded company or SOX environment exposure is a plus
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
• Hands‑on experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Workday, or similar)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas)
• Previous experience working for a construction company is preferred but not required.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri‑City Group is an equal opportunity employer.