Senior Accountant

Sierra Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a great mining company in the Reno, NV area. This position will oversee a broad range of accounting functions while providing financial analysis and partnering closely with operational teams and job cost centers. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.

• Perform all standard senior-level accounting functions, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analysis, expense trends, and profitability analysis.
• Prepare and manage 1099 reporting, including reviewing vendor records and ensuring accurate tax documentation.
• Partner directly with job cost centers and operational leadership to monitor expenses, analyze job costs, investigate variances, and ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, equipment, and overhead.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to management to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Identify cost trends, opportunities for improved efficiency, and potential cost savings.
• Assist with the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company accounting policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with process improvements and internal controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with senior-level accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with job costing, cost centers, or project-based accounting strongly preferred.
• Experience with 1099 reporting and vendor tax documentation.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.
• Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both accounting and operational teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Mining, construction, manufacturing, heavy industrial, or other project-based industry experience is a plus.