Senior Accountant

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 is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Department. The Senior Accountant will play an important role in the month-end close process while supporting construction accounting, reconciliations, and other key accounting activities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who combines strong technical accounting skills with excellent organization, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset. This is a hands-on role that requires the ability to work independently, collaborate effectively across departments, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances or discrepancies.
• Maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring accurate tracking of project costs, billings, and progress.
• Maintain fixed asset and amortization schedules and prepare supporting documentation for depreciation and amortization journal entries.
• Review leased asset schedules monthly to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.
• Review sales tax accrual accounts monthly for accuracy prior to payment.
• Support inventory management activities including reconciliations and analysis.
• Perform credit card reconciliations and assist with related accounting activities.
• Partner with the Director of Accounting and Accounting Manager on monthly accounting activities, special projects, and financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 - 5 years of industry related experience
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge - Advanced Excel proficiency
• Viewpoint Vista experience - Preferred
• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach to resolve issues and improve processes with Internal Controls.
• Able to critically think and assist in improving processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of construction industry-specific accounting practices and terminology is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in Accounting software (Vista) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

At Gallo Mechanical LLC, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 80 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset – our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.

• Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career.
• Company-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
• Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!