Construction Senior Accountant — Close, WIP & Controls

Socket.dev; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career progression

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental, vision, life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Team Incentive Program (TIP)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical LLC in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Department. The role focuses on month-end close, construction accounting, reconciliations, and process improvements, with an emphasis on accuracy and internal controls.

The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement while supporting project cost tracking and asset capitalization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 - 5 years of industry related experience
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Viewpoint Vista experience preferred
• Independent with proactive problem-solving and internal controls focus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes with journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Track Work-in-Progress (WIP) for projects including billings and costs
• Maintain fixed asset and amortization schedules; prepare depreciation entries
• Review leased asset schedules for accuracy and proper accounting
• Review sales tax accruals monthly before payment
• Assist with inventory reconciliations and analysis
• Perform credit card reconciliations and related activities
• Collaborate with Director of Accounting on monthly activities and special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and internal controls

Job description

Gallo Mechanical LLC in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Department. The role focuses on month-end close, construction accounting, reconciliations, and process improvements, with an emphasis on accuracy and internal controls.

The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement while supporting project cost tracking and asset capitalization.