Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The owner of this role will report directly to the Controller. We are looking for an accountant to join our accounting team and support our construction projects. The owner of this role will be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations; and will also assist with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.

To be successful as an accountant, the owner of this role should have a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as experience in the construction industry, is preferred. One should also have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; and should be able to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and internal quality standards.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly financial statements.
• Prepares journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Assist in coding invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits daily, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement daily accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and / or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files various tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain and update accounting records and files
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations
• Assist with internal and external audits and provide supporting documentation

Senior Accountant Requirements