Senior Staff Accountant

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for keeping reliable accounting records and systems up to date with real-time daily business operations as well as assisting in the month-end close process and special skills projects.

The role keeps Account Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Project Management Systems current in our business software like Quick Books Online, Quick Books Projects, , RAMP/expenses, and projects management master spreadsheets.

The role also assists with the month-end close process and some payroll support functions.

This role reports to the Director of Business Services and works collaboratively with the CFO (outsourced/shared). The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on accounting experience and is a self-starter.

• Daily entry and coding of vendor bills with proper GL and project code allocation
• Route bills for approval and manage approval workflows
• Manage vendor setup and ePay enrollment, including W-9 collection and 1099 tracking
• Maintain AP documentation with supporting documentation that is audit-ready
• Ensure  and Quick Books records are in synch (Ledger, Sub-ledger, Paid/Open)
• Daily reconciliation of cash accounts related to Accounts Payable

• Apply cash received to Accounts Receivable invoices
• Daily reconciliation of AR cash receipts to bank activity

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including payroll accruals, goodwill amortization, and accrued interest
• Record monthly depreciation and set up new fixed assets, including vehicles
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
• Assist in month end WIP accounting

• Prepare workers’ compensation calculations and monthly uploads
• Perform weekly 401(k) employer match calculations and file uploads

• Support annual workers’ compensation audits, including payroll and labor classification reports
• Prepare and support 1099 and W-2 filings
• Support Certificate of Insurance (COI) audits and documentation
• Execute special accounting and finance projects with limited oversight

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of hands-on accounting experience
• Knowledge of financial systems (Quick Books, BILL, RAMP) preferred
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month- end close
• Must have a high-level attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Project or job-cost accounting experience preferred

Project Group has been building telecommunications, power, and broadband infrastructure since 1995. Founded as Project Group 2000 LLC, the company earned a strong reputation for reliable work, quality craftsmanship, and customer trust, especially throughout the MOKAN region. Project Group continues to hold a strong reputation in the MOKAN region and beyond. Our tower services business is built on solid engineering, repeat customers, and crews who take pride in their work.

At the same time, newer lines of business such as enterprise cabling, private networks, and emerging technologies are opening the door for continued growth.

Our company values are to Be Entrusted, have “The Knack”, and Get Shit Done. We have a strong reputation in the industry for our high standards of safety and quality, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and is committed to excellence. As a member of our crew, you will have access to a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more.

Join our winning team today and begin your journey on the right path to a fulfilling career!