OverviewSenior Accountant — 100% Remote | Preferred: Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; Nashville, TN.Our client is a fast-growing, multi-entity operator in the food & beverage / retail space , backed by an experienced leadership team and an ambitious multi-year expansion plan. As the organization scales rapidly through new store development and construction, they are adding a Senior Accountant to strengthen close accuracy, accrual discipline, and construction accounting rigor. This role partners closely with the Controller and finance leadership , while working alongside outsourced accounting partners, to ensure the balance sheet tells the right story — especially around prepaids, accruals, CIP, and fixed assets .Position OverviewThe Senior Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining accounting integrity in a high-growth, construction-heavy environment . This position is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into details, tightening accrual processes, and owning the accounting side of new builds from ground-up construction through capitalization. The organization operates on a 13-period fiscal year , making strong accrual judgment and cut-off discipline essential.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and review monthly accruals and prepaids, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper period recognitionPartner with finance leadership to support a timely and disciplined monthly close processReview balance sheet accounts and reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances and aging itemsSupport construction accounting, including:Tracking Construction-in-Progress (CIP)Reconciling final build costsCapitalizing assets and transitioning projects to fixed assetsPrepare and support loan draw schedules and documentation related to construction activityCoordinate with outsourced accounting partners to ensure consistent close execution and accounting qualityAssist with audit support, lender requests, and financial diligence as neededContinuously identify opportunities to improve close processes, documentation, and internal controlsQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance5–8+ years of progressive accounting experienceMust reside in the Eastern or Central standard time zoneStrong hands-on experience with accruals, prepaids, and balance sheet accountingPrior exposure to construction accounting, retail, restaurant, QSR, or multi-location environments strongly preferredComfortable working in a high-growth, fast-paced organization with evolving processesExperience working with or overseeing outsourced accounting partnersAdvanced Excel skills; ERP experience required (Sage experience a plus)Public accounting background helpful but not required; CPA not requiredWork Environment100% remote rolePreference for candidates based in Pittsburgh, Chicago, or Nashville to align with leadership and operating hubsCollaborative but independent role requiring strong ownership and follow-through#J-18808-Ljbffr