Senior Accountant

About

A growing, mid-sized service organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This role is heavily focused on balance sheet integrity, month-end close execution, and the development of accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting. This opportunity is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and strengthening accounting processes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Month‑End Close & Accounting Operations

• Assist with the coordination of the monthly close across departments, including close calendars, checklists, and daily status updates
• Prepare recurring monthly journal entries and accruals
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, ensuring completeness and proper support
• Work closely with the accounting team to maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness for financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules

Revenue & WIP Accounting

• Calculate and analyze percentage‑of‑completion (POC) revenue and direct cost adjustments on a monthly basis across multiple project types and locations
• Identify and explain revenue and margin variances

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and reconcile A/R balances for month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end reporting
• Analyze collectability and propose appropriate allowances for doubtful accounts

Accounts Payable & Expense Accounting

• Provide guidance on proper expense classification, timing, and capitalization of expenditures
• Assist in identifying unusual or non‑recurring items for management review

Financial Reviews & Analysis

• Prepare schedules and documentation to support annual financial statement reviews
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives
• Communicate financial insights and trends to department leadership

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Assist management with reviewing, documenting, and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal processes
• Support ad‑hoc accounting and finance projects and cross‑functional initiatives
• Perform ad‑hoc analysis of various accounts and assist with branch and departmental communications

Core Competencies

• Action‑oriented and results‑driven
• Strong business acumen and customer focus
• Curious, resilient, and motivated to improve processes and outcomes
• Team‑oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field with accounting concentration)
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month‑end close
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience with accounting systems and reporting tools (ERP experience required; Power BI a plus)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Self‑starter with flexibility and strong organizational capabilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Customer‑service oriented with a positive, professional approach

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Industry: Business Services