Senior Staff Accountant

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects;
Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at

Job Title:

Senior Staff Accountant

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034

Primary Function:

To work closely with the operations group providing timely and accurate information reporting and is responsible for all phases of project accounting including but not limited to job cost and profitability analysis, research, and communication with project managers and senior management on project status.

Duties &

Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Review divisional job performances including cost (committed and uncommitted), billing, revenue recognition, contract value, and job setup, etc.
• Full AR cycle review and management, including billing, aging, and cash receipts
• Work closely with operational personnel (Division VP, Project and Construction Managers) to evaluate job progress, performance and profitability
• Provide financial reports (including month-end) to a wide variety of personnel including company executives, field personnel, mid-level management and corporate representatives
• Organize and evaluate intra- and inter-company transactions
• Produce month-end journal entries, allocations and reconciliations
• Month-end cost accrual review and processing
• Compile and review monthly fixed asset documents
• Review and provide analysis for month-end rate letter WIP
• Analyzing and interpreting month-end POC performance worksheets for revenue recognition and accurac
• Responsible for monthly forecasting of divisional performance including analysis and review
• Maintain job attributes for monthly reporting
• Develop and maintain detailed analysis on ad-hoc requests
• Organize and review documentation for internal and external audit visits
• Assist in the development/enhancement of project reporting
• Work with project managers on billing verification, collection matters, and troubleshooting problems
• Ensure established internal control processes are adhered to and provide input where improvement may be made
• Assist in other projects as needed at both the divisional level and company-wide

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting is required. Minimum 8 years experience of progressively responsible experience in accounting. CPA license and experience within a project driven organization is preferred. Possess skills in the following areas:

• Knowledge of accounting for construction projects under the percentage of completion (POC) method
• Strong understanding of current SOX environment and requirements
• POC and Non-POC accounting experience including time and materials/rate letter and cost plus
• Experience with enterprise software (Hyperion/Essbase), Star Builder and JD Edwards is preferred
• Strong understanding of all accounting functions and back office processes
• Strong computer software skills including MS Office (particularly Excel)
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in order to meet deadlines
• Strong detail-oriented review and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance,…