Senior Accountant

Novetus Engineering LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. The role is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment, and enjoys improving processes while maintaining accurate financial records.

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Record revenue recognition, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet activity.
• Support accounting activities across multiple legal entities.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Support internal controls, accounting procedures, and regulatory filings.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Document accounting procedures and participate in finance transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance Operations to improve automation, reporting, and data accuracy.

• Partner with Revenue Operations, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and business leaders to support accurate financial reporting and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with accrual accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Professional services, engineering, consulting, or project accounting experience preferred.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and Power Query.
• Experience with , Quick Books Desktop, Net Suite, Sage Intacct, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, project accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence/reporting tools is a plus.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization.

• Delivers an accurate and timely month-end close.
• Produces reliable financial statements, reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Strengthens accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation.
• Improves efficiency through automation, standardization, and process improvements.
• Builds trusted partnerships across Finance and Operations while supporting informed business decisions.