Senior Corporate Accountant

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually (DOE).

• Manage complete financial accounting activities for multiple entities, including quarterly job profit calculations, account reconciliations, accrual entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Support Controller and Assistant Controller with annual financial audit and project-based contract compliance audits.
• Coordinate and assist resolution of cost coding issues arising from accounts payable team.
• Provide outstanding service through timely and effective follow-ups and communications with both internal and external customers.
• Provide back-up to other accounting staff and cross-train in other accounting areas/activities.
• Learn and serve as the backup to the main lead on the following activities:
  • Banking activities which include daily cash and investment reporting and balancing, funding accounts, monitoring incoming payments, positive pay exception decision making, initiating wire transfers, and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Communicate cash receipts to stakeholders and apply payments.
  • Account for investment transactions monthly.
• Support departmental projects and data requests as needed.

Professional Experience and Education

• A working understanding of GAAP required.
• Three to five years of professional accounting experience, in a similar role required.
  • Professional experience in the construction industry, or related industries preferred.
• Experience with, and a working knowledge of accounting software, such as JD Edwards Enterprise One, or similar ERP software preferred.
• Prior experience with percentage-of-completion accounting and financial statement preparation strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field of study, required.

• Capability to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment, delivering quality work within specified time frames.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and collaborate effectively across various departments.
• Strong team player with a proactive approach, adaptability, and the capacity to work harmoniously with diverse personalities. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal instruction and supervision.
• Exceptional organizational skills to maintain order and efficiency in tasks and workflows.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, etc., with the ability to navigate and utilize these tools effectively within a network environment.

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.
• Sight: visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
• Hearing:sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone.
• Speech:sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone.
• Lift/Carry:
  Up to 20lbs. Computer/drawings - minimal.
• Bending/Twisting: minimal.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal.
• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.