Senior Accountant

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our internal finance team. The Senior Accountant prepares and maintains financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This role will support month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a growing, employee-owned professional services firm.

Ideal candidate will be located in or around Tampa, Florida or Lansing, Michigan.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain and oversee the general ledger, including review of journal entries and account activity.
• Assist with and help lead the monthly close process.
• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and perform detailed account analysis.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to support the annual audit.
• Coordinate with software vendors to maintain accounting systems; recommend updates and process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts including development of best practices, process efficiencies, and collaboration with other company departments and divisions.
• Assist with internal control development, testing, and monitoring.
• Support ERP optimization and financial process standardization initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study
• 5–10 years of relevant experience working as an Accountant or in a similar role
• CPA preferred
• Experience with an ESOP company highly desired
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint (or Vision previous version) preferred

Essential Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to extract and analyze data from multiple sources to generate meaningful insights for management decision-making
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger systems
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• A genuine passion for technology and its role in enhancing accounting and financial processes, including efficiency and effectiveness in the general ledger function

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful criteria.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.