Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Apply for the Senior Accountant role at Mortenson.

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to prepare and maintain timely, accurate, and reliable accounting and financial records for M.A. Mortenson Company and related entities. The role ensures financial information and activities are accounted for in compliance with applicable internal policies and technical accounting guidance. Accuracy is maintained through analytical review procedures, internal controls, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

• Complete month‑end financial close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries supported by appropriate documentation, analytical review of account activity, and research. Identify and pursue opportunities to streamline financial close processes and assist in implementing improvements identified.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and supporting documentation for high‑volume accounts supporting the main construction business. Accounting areas include Fixed Assets, Leases, Intercompany, Key Reserves, and Accruals.
• Investigate, document, and follow up on reconciling items in assigned reconciliations as part of daily and monthly tasks. Assist in the development of enhanced reporting and analysis of data for account reconciliations and related accounting activities.
• Review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation for staff accountants. Provide mentorship and training to team members to enhance staff performance and increase their understanding of technical accounting items and processes.
• Maintain formal procedures, internal controls, and appropriate segregation of duties for key accounting processes and calculations. Assist with identifying and implementing continuous improvements to accounting processes.
• Ensure accounting processes and activities align with internal policies and technical accounting requirements. Assist in documenting and reviewing process flows related to key accounting transactions and activities to clearly articulate and assess the relevant impact to affected financial processes and accounts.
• Work with external auditors on interim and year‑end audit activities, including preparation of work papers and supporting analysis.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and participate in special projects as identified.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including prior experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and external audit documentation requests.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Mix of public accounting and private industry accounting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience related to ASC 842 lease accounting, fixed assets, and prepaids preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong computer skills, with experience in general ledger software;
  Oracle Cloud Financials/Projects preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of technical accounting principles/US GAAP, accounting processes, best practices, and internal controls.
• Shown ability to meet expectations and related deadlines; ability to work with different personalities and work styles.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Professional, business‑driven mentality with the ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, as well as external parties.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with initiative to seek innovative solutions and drive efficient change.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously; effective time‑management skills.
• Results‑ and deadline‑oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life…