Sr. Accountant Job in Olive Branch, MS

Senior Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial operations for a project-driven industrial business in Olive Branch. This role will oversee core accounting activities across receivables, payables, inventory, and cash management while helping maintain accurate reporting and strong financial controls. The position also partners with operational teams to monitor project costs, support billing accuracy, and contribute to efficient month-end processes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee customer invoicing for project work and service activity, including the preparation and administration of milestone- or progress-based billing.
• Manage incoming payments, apply cash receipts accurately, follow up on outstanding balances, and address billing discrepancies with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Review and process supplier invoices with proper job cost allocation, coordinate approvals, and help schedule payments in line with company guidelines.
• Reconcile vendor statements, maintain organized payables documentation, and support subcontractor-related administrative compliance requirements.
• Monitor inventory transactions through matching and reconciliation activities, maintain accurate records, and assist with cycle counts or physical inventory reviews.
• Track daily cash movements, complete bank reconciliations, and prepare short-term cash flow projections to support financial planning.
• Contribute to month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and supporting timely financial reporting.
• Administer sales and use tax activities, oversee employee credit card processing for a mobile workforce, and recommend process improvements across accounting operations.
• Partner with project and field service teams on cost tracking, profitability visibility, and other office support needs that help keep site operations running smoothly.