Senior Accountant

Staffmark; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage the month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger. You will partner with Operations, Project Management, and Accounting leadership to resolve discrepancies and support financial reporting.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, attention to detail, and strong process discipline to ensure accurate cost reporting and proactive controls across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with GAAP and accrual-based accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute components of the monthly close process with proper support.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure balances are accurate.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, and Accounting leadership.
• Support job costing, cost-to-complete, and revenue recognition.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve issues with independent judgment.
• Document procedures and support audits by providing schedules.

Skills

Independent judgment

Attention to detail

Accountability

Communication skills

Process orientation

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

CMiC ERP

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company's financial reporting through ownership of key accounting processes and the month-end close. This role exercises independent judgment in resolving accounting issues, ensures general ledger accuracy, and maintains alignment between detailed records and financial statements. The Senior Accountant collaborates closely with Operations, Project Management, and Accounting leadership, proactively identifies discrepancies, and understands when to escape complex or high-risk matters.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead and execute assigned components of the monthly close process, ensuring completeness and timeliness
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reclasses, adjustments) with proper support and documentation
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure all balances are accurate and fully supported
• Assist in preparation and review of internal financial statements and supporting schedules

General Ledger Integrity & Controls

• Maintain accuracy and consistency of GL activity, ensuring detail ties to financial statements
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies or unusual variances
• Support implementation and adherence to accounting controls and standardized processes
• Ensure proper cutoff, classification, and adherence to accrual-based accounting principles

Job Costing & Operational Support

• Partner with Operations and Project Managers to ensure accurate job cost reporting
• Review project-related transactions (labor, materials, subcontractors) for proper coding and timing
• Assist in Work on Hand (WOH), WIP, and cost-to-complete (C2C) processes as applicable
• Help ensure revenue and cost recognition aligns with percentage-of-completion and matching principles
• Independently research and resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and questions
• Apply sound judgment in determining root cause and appropriate corrective action
• Escalate complex or high-risk issues with clear analysis and recommended solutions
• Ensure issues are fully resolved and documented—closing the loop on outstanding items

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and integrations (e.g., ERP transitions)
• Document procedures and contribute to development of training materials and guides

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Controls, Payroll, AP, and other departments to ensure accurate data flow
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding financial impacts and required actions
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3-6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., CMiC or similar) preferred
• Construction or job-cost accounting experience strongly preferred
• Independent Judgment & Problem Solving Ability to assess issues, identify root cause, and resolve without constant oversight
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy Strong validation habits; ensures work is complete and accurate before finalizing
• Accountability & Follow-Through Takes ownership of tasks and ensures full resolution of issues
• Decision-Making & Escalation Awareness Understands when to act independently vs. when to involve leadership
• Communication Skills Clear, concise communication with both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders
• Process Orientation Focus on consistency, documentation, and continuous improvement