Regional Senior Accountant

Tecta America Commercial Roofing; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Tecta America Commercial Roofing is seeking a Regional Senior Accountant to support accurate financial reporting, close activities, and accounting controls for assigned operating units. The role partners with unit staff and leaders, providing training and practical accounting support while escalating issues to the Regional Controller.

Core focus areas include month-end close, project accounting, and financial analysis, with demand for strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Construction accounting experience and/or manufacturing accounting considered.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience.
• Payroll processes knowledge and payroll reporting experience.
• Ability to explain accounting issues to non‑accounting colleagues and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete close checklists and deliver accurate schedules and entries on time.
• Prepare journal entries for depreciation, prepaid expenses, and other accounts with documentation.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Reconcile project costs and WIP with the general ledger for Controller review.
• Analyze revenue, margins, and overhead across reports and periods.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and resolving findings.
• Train operating unit staff on close procedures and company policies.
• Assist with acquisition integration and process improvements.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Month-end close

Journal entries

Balance sheet reconciliations

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Training others

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Tecta America is the leading commercial roofing company in the U.S. and we are actively looking for great people to help build our team. Ignite your future by adding your talent and experience to Tecta’s success. With over 100 locations and more than 4,000 employees, Tecta is Roofing Redefined.

Position Summary

The Regional Senior Accountant supports accurate financial reporting, timely close activities, and effective accounting controls for assigned operating units. The position independently prepares assigned accounting work, reviews financial and project information, investigates discrepancies, and escalates significant issues to the Regional Controller. Working with operating unit accounting staff and operational leaders, the position provides training, analysis, and practical accounting support. Assignments vary by operating unit needs and priorities established by the Regional Controller.

Month End Close and Reconciliations

• Complete assigned close checklists and deliver accurate accounting schedules and entries within established deadlines.
• Prepare and record approved journal entries for depreciation, prepaid expenses, insurance, rebates, intercompany transactions, bad debt reserves, and other assigned accounts; maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations, including receivables, payables, and other accounts; investigate differences and resolve or escalates outstanding items.
• Reconcile project costs and work in progress (WIP) reports to the general ledger and submit reconciliations for Regional Controller review.
• Review indirect costs and selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for unusual activity, coding errors, and significant variances.

Construction and Project Accounting

• Participate in cost-to-complete (CTC) meetings and review WIP schedules for completeness, accuracy, and significant changes in estimated project profitability.
• Investigate project cost discrepancies, margin changes, and significant overbilling and underbilling balances; communicate findings to the Regional Controller and operating unit leaders.
• Prepare and document project adjustments and accruals, including service and production revenue and uninstalled materials, for appropriate review and approval before recording.
• Prepare over/under billing and over/under absorbed cost entries; support the Regional Controller in reviewing burden rates and cost allocation methods.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and coordinate forecasts with operating units according to the established regional reporting schedule; review assumptions and explain significant changes.
• Analyze financial results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, including revenue, project margins, and overhead expenses.
• Review receivables aging, retainage, and working capital trends; identify issues and coordinate follow-up with operating unit staff.

Internal Controls Audit and Compliance

• Follow company accounting policies and approval requirements; maintain supporting documentation and elevate control gaps or accounting discrepancies.
• Support internal, external, and tax audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and assisting with resolution of findings.
• Coordinate assigned tax reporting, filings, and reconciliations with Corporate and operating unit staff; elevate discrepancies and deadline concerns.
• Review assigned payroll reconciliations and support payroll reporting and backup needs in coordination with operating units that process payroll locally.
• Support inventory controls and maintain assigned fixed asset, operating lease, vehicle, and trailer schedules, including additions and disposals.
• Review credit card, fuel card, and store account activity for appropriate coding, documentation, and unusual transactions; communicate exceptions.

Training and Regional Support

• Train and guide operating unit accounting staff on close procedures, reconciliations, accounting systems, and company policies.
• Maintain assigned checklists and trackers; help standardize processes and improve reporting efficiency across operating units.
• Provide backup for assigned regional and operating unit accounting functions and collaborate across teams without direct supervisory authority.
• Support the Regional Controller with acquisition integration, accounting process changes, and other assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least four years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Construction accounting experience, including job costing, WIP, and cost-to-complete analysis, strongly preferred; relevant manufacturing accounting experience considered.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Working knowledge of in-house payroll processes, payroll reconciliations, and payroll tax reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to explain accounting issues to non-accounting colleagues and manage deadlines across multiple operating units.
• Ability to work independently, train and influence others, and support process improvements and organizational change. CPA or CMA designation preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions

Work model: On-site/in-office full-time.

Travel: Up to 25% to support regional operating units.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits Package

Tecta America offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.