Senior Accountant

Spalding DeDecker; Rochester (MI); Ibrido; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

A civil engineering firm in Rochester is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting and project accounting. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and 4+ years of experience in a professional services environment. This position offers a hybrid work model, with three days in the office post-probation, and includes benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Competenze

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in a professional services environment.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Mansioni

• Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Assist Project Managers with job cost data interpretation.

Conoscenze

GAAP knowledge

Project accounting

ERP systems proficiency

Strong communication skills

Strong ethics and discretion

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Strumenti

Deltek VantagePoint

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Spalding DeDecker is an employee-owned surveying, planning, and civil engineering firm of 170+ employees. Since 1954, we’ve thrived because of our dedicated employees and the exceptional service we deliver to our clients. We hire skilled, professional, and innovative individuals who will add expertise and integrity to our team, and we provide an exemplary place to work. We are a dynamic organization that believes in rewarding strong performance; each member of our team can grow as far as their abilities will take them!

Spalding DeDecker is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. In this role, the Senior Accountant supports financial reporting, project accounting, and strategic analysis for a project-based professional services firm, reporting to the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience; engineering, architecture, consulting, or professional services firm preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, project accounting, project-based revenue recognition, and WIP management.
• High proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.
• Must be detail-oriented, have strong ownership of responsibilities, and be deadline-driven.
• Strong customer service mindset, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable, understandable insights.
• Seeks continuous improvement.
• Strong ethics, judgment, and discretion with confidential information.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Dashboards and management reports (utilization, realization, margin analysis, overhead trends, cash flow forecasts).
• Reporting packages for the President, Directors, and Project Managers.

Project Accounting & Operational Support

• Project setup, revenue recognition, invoicing WIP, job cost reporting, and project closeout.
• Work with Project Managers to interpret job cost data, profitability, backlog, and billing performance.
• Assist in developing KPI’s. Train and assist Project Managers in interpreting KPI’s.
• Process improvements utilizing tools in Deltek VantagePoint.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Support internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure clean audits.
• Lead annual financial, benefit plan, and FAR audits.

ESOP & Corporate Governance

• Support the annual ESOP valuation process.
• Support participant distributions and cash flow planning.

Budgeting & Strategic Planning

• Support annual budgeting.
• Support strategic planning, scenario modeling, and capital investment analysis.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Individuals must be willing to:

• Work in an office environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Details

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid with three days per week required in the office after completion of probation period.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay

Language: English (Required)

Work Location: Rochester Hills office

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance