Sr. Accountant

Description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Regional Controller - Systems, the Sr Accountant - CSL is responsible for maintaining accurate records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and tax liabilities, and ensuring financial reporting accuracy. This position will support the continued growth of the organization by leading the month-end close process, addressing technical accounting matters, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and maintaining strong internal controls. The ideal candidate has a public accounting/private company mix of experience, is comfortable in a hands-on environment, and thrives on problem solving rather than simply escalating issues. This role partners closely with operations to support revenue recognition, cost control, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes onsite, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Supports revenue recognition using Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting
• POC & Project Accounting
• Monitor project/job costs, budgets, billings, and margins
• Supports the POC calculations, forecasting, and contract profitability
• Partner with operations and project managers to validate estimates, progress, and cost-to-complete
• Identify and explain variances between actual results and forecasts
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, billing, payroll, and finance teams
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with Operations, FP&A, and IT to support financial reporting and process improvement initiatives
• Compliance & Controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
• Support external audits and coordinate with auditors as required
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Optimize accounting processes, systems and workflows for efficiency and accuracy
• Support ERP/accounting system implementations or upgrades
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, controls, and scalability

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Netsuite experience preferred
• Prior experience in a POC accounting role (considered an asset)
• High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills including NetSuite experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to research, analyze, and document positions under GAAP.
• High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to dive into technical detail and see the big picture.

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