Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing general accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting financial reporting processes. This role plays a key part in month-end close, compliance, and process improvement within the accounting function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes within a strict 2-day close timeline
• Prepare and review journal entries & reconciliations related to all relevant account/transaction types
• Prepare financial statements for review
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with GAAP / relevant accounting standards
• Analyze financial results and provide insights into variances

• Maintain and continuously improve mappings and other key files
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a weekly/monthly basis
• Review and approve accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Ensure proper documentation and audit-trail for all financial activities

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in audit preparation and coordination (internal and external)
• Support implementation and monitoring of financial controls

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows
• Assist in system implementations and upgrades as needed
• Drive efficiency and standardization across accounting functions

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, HR, etc.)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities

• Support controller & BU Leaders with projects and reporting on ad-hoc basis
• Mentor junior staff

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred (or equivalent certification)

Experience

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Construction, field services, installation, or project accounting experience preferred
• Experience training staff accountants is preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, some knowledge of IFRS is a plus
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis functions.
• Experience working with various ERPs/Financial Systems software
• Knowledge of payroll and job-costing systems is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Ability to consolidate and analyze data from multiple sources

• Ability to work well both autonomously and in collaborative/team setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Extended hours during close and audit periods

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