The Senior Accountant is a key member of the accounting team responsible for construction job cost accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, and other general accounting functions. This is a hands-on position within a small accounting team and requires someone who is comfortable managing both detailed accounting responsibilities and higher-level financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, construction industry experience, and the ability and desire to take on increasing responsibility as they grow within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Billing
Ensure timely and accurate vendor and subcontractor payments.
Review transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy, proper authorization, and appropriate job cost coding.
Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and assist with resolving discrepancies, payment issues, and collection matters.
Prepare and/or review bank reconciliations, cash reporting, and daily cash activity. Job Cost & Project Accounting
Oversee and maintain accurate job cost accounting for active construction projects.
Review project costs, commitments, billings, and financial activity for accuracy and appropriate classification.
Work closely with project managers to ensure job cost information is complete, accurate, and timely.
Support project closeout and final reconciliation of job costs. General Ledger & Financial Reporting
Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Review general ledger activity and research unusual or inaccurate transactions.
Help ensure consistent application of company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Prepare and/or review bank reconciliations, cash reporting, and daily cash activity. Tax, Audit & Compliance
Assist with sales and use tax compliance and other applicable state and local tax reporting.
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the company's annual financial statement audit.
Assist with maintaining appropriate accounting documentation, records, and controls.
Support other regulatory, tax, insurance, or financial reporting requirements as needed. Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working in accounting or ERP systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with accounting staff, project managers, vendors, and company leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively in a small-team environment.
Experience
Five or more years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
Construction or project-based accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience with construction accounting software preferred.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Temple, TX
Salary
$90,000–$95,000
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Billingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Accounting Softwareunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cost Accountingunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Local Taxunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Close-Outunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Sales Taxunmatched
State Taxunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Tax Reportingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Use Taxunmatched
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