Construction Accountant (Sr)

BroadBean; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

paid holidays

paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company Pension Plan

continuing education

Job summary

Tremco CPG Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant to oversee accounting for service roofing and general contracting businesses in the US and Canada. The role emphasizes month-end close, POC revenue recognition under ASC 606, and strong SOX compliance.

Hybrid work arrangement includes some days at the Beachwood headquarters. The position reports to the Roofing Controller and requires CPA or progress toward CPA, plus experience with US GAAP and contract assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting for service contracts is required.
• Minimum 4+ years in General Accounting or Audit.
• Background in manufacturing or general contracting is a plus.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is required.
• CPA license or progress towards CPA license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close and annual close for service roofing and general contracting businesses.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end close procedures.
• Collaborate with construction managers on percentage of completion revenue recognition.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of contract assets and WIP.
• Document processes and enhance control environment with the contract admin team.
• Review monthly balance sheet and income statement analytics during close.
• Conduct monthly/quarterly controls per company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal and external audit resources and facilitate audit completion.

Education

CPA (progress towards)

Tools

SAP FI/CO/PA

OneStream

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Construction Accountant (Tremco CPG Inc.) is responsible for the accounting activities associated with the Tremco CPG Inc.'s service businesses that offer comprehensive roofing and general contracting services to building owners and facility managers in the United States and Canada. Candidates should possess a strong command of US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and of provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This position will oversee processes critical to the business including percentage of completion (POC) and ASC 606 revenue recognition. Additionally, they will coordinate the controls related to the revenue recognition process. This position must have strong communication, technology, analytical and management skills. This position will be instrumental in developing enhanced policies, procedures, systems improvements, and will participate in a variety of special financial projects.

This role is a hybrid position (will work partially from home and a few days per week at the Beachwood headquarters) and reporting to the Tremco CPG Inc. Roofing Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for critical accounting and reporting activities for Tremco CPG Inc.'s service roofing and general contracting businesses, including month-end and annual close.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end close procedures to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Work alongside construction managers and other operations team members to perform monthly control activities related to percentage of completion revenue recognition.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with construction team members
• Prepare monthly reconciliations associated with contract assets and WIP
• Collaborate with contract admin team to document processes and enhance control environment.
• Review monthly balance sheet and income statement analytics and other procedures as part of the month-end close to ensure transactions have been properly captured.
• Perform monthly and quarterly controls within company policies and procedures.
• Successfully interfaces with internal audit and external audit resources. Provide audit requests timely and facilitate completion of the audit on time.

The duties above are performed within the guidelines of US GAAP while adhering to corporate procedures, internal/Sarbanes Oxley controls and RPM reporting requirements. This also includes maintenance of records for the accounting department within government and RPM guidelines.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in accounting for service contracts (e.g., construction contracts, general contracting services, roofing installation services) is required.
• Minimum 4+ years in General Accounting or Audit. Background in a manufacturing environment or general contracting environment a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP (FI, CO and PA modules) a plus.
• Consolidation software experience, such as OneStream is a plus.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is required.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• CPA license or progress towards CPA license a plus

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and US GAAP: Strong understanding and application required.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues, research discrepancies, and propose solutions.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Benefits:

• health insurance
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company Pension Plan
• continuing education

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.