Senior Accountant

Western Specialty Contractors; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide specialty contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team in St. Louis, MO. This on-site role involves financial oversight, operations support, and training in corporate procedures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 5-7 years of relevant experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Family Leave

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience with financial operations.
• Strong PC skills and ERP system knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and compliance oversight in operations.
• Assist with month-end accounting close.
• Coordinate with Corporate Accounting on tracking accruals.

Skills

A/R and A/P understanding

Strong organizational skills

Good communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP System (Vista)

Job description

Western Specialty Contractors has established itself as the nation's largest specialty contractor in its field, celebrating over 106 years of excellence!

We specialize in masonry and concrete restoration, as well as preventative waterproofing of buildings and structures. With offices nationwide, we are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team at our Home Office in St. Louis, MO.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Accountant will ensure operations receive proper training and report on compliance with corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Practices. Assist the Accounting Department and Regions in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of profit and loss statements, job cost, and other operating results. Provide financial oversight and administrative support to Operations in daily, monthly, and annual operations and processes. This is an on-site position with travel to branches in your assigned region.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Operations with training, communication, and monitoring of corporate standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Train new hires in Operations in day-to-day financial activities
• Provide administrative assistance to Operations, such as job scheduling, help in bid preparation, subcontract documentation and review, and other special projects
• Responsible for Operations month-end accounting close, including but not limited to reconciliation of job cost, G/L accounts, inventory reconciliation, system reports, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and entering required journal entries
• Coordinate with the Corporate Accounting Department on the establishment and tracking of approved accruals
• Monitor A/R at branch locations and assist in collections of accounts
• Assist in calculation and payment of special checks for employees, such as layoffs and underpayments
• Oversee all union master agreements and have a thorough understanding of specifications included in union bargaining agreements
• Oversee all union audits and assist other external audits by gathering information on employees and meeting with representatives to ensure payroll has been reported accurately
• Assist with the preparation of annual business plans and budgets for Operations
• Assist the Corporate Accounting Department with interim and year-end audit procedures and information requests
• Assist Operations with branch and Region employment, employee relations, EEOC, training and salary planning
• Administrative Duties: Typing correspondence, filing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting/Finance required
• 5-7 years experience with understanding of A/R, A/P, P/R, G/L and job cost through P & L preparation and analysis
• Strong PC skills and Microsoft office products - ERP System (Vista) would be beneficial
• Good Communicator with ability to deal with a variety of situations
• Good organizational skills
• Good follow-up skills
• Ability to travel (25-40%)

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Family Leave (Maternity)