Senior Accountant

Pacific Hydrotech Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Hydrotech Corporation in Temecula/Murrieta is seeking a Senior Accountant for a full-time, on-site role. You will manage general ledger activities, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts to ensure timely financial reporting.

You will oversee month-end and year-end closings, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and support audits, working closely with project managers, operations, and leadership to provide financial insights for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in general accounting practices including ledger management, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience with financial reporting and variance analysis for construction or project-based environments.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit preparation with accuracy and compliance.
• Advanced skills in Trimble Vista, ProContractor, and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA or progress toward certification is highly beneficial.
• Several years of progressively responsible accounting experience in construction or related industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and integrity.
• Effective communication and collaboration on-site with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities and oversee month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciling accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor project costs and analyze variances to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports for leadership.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations, and leadership to provide financial insights.

Skills

General ledger management

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or progress toward certification

Tools

Trimble Vista

ProContractor

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Pacific Hydrotech Corporation is a construction firm that has served municipal water districts and oil refining companies across the Pacific-Western region since 1987. The company delivers turnkey solutions with strict quality and safety standards, emphasizing a collaborative, "partnering" approach with clients, engineers, and inspectors. Its management team brings an aggregate of 117 years of experience, supported by professional engineers and seasoned construction managers. The organization is committed to exceeding client expectations through safe, high-quality, and reliable project delivery.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Role Description

The Senior Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in the Temecula/Murrieta Metropolitan Area. This position is responsible for managing general ledger activities, preparing and reviewing journal entries, and reconciling accounts to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will oversee month-end and year-end closings, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and support internal and external audits. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing variances, monitoring project costs, preparing financial statements and management reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The role collaborates closely with project managers, operations, and leadership to provide financial insights that support decision-making and long-term business performance.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in general accounting practices, including general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with financial reporting and variance analysis for construction or project-based environments.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit preparation, with the ability to ensure compliance and accuracy in all financial records.
• Advanced skills in accounting software and ERP systems such as Trimble Vista or ProContractor, as well as strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward certification is highly beneficial.
• Several years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or industrial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality and integrity. xzgxqkn
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and leadership on-site.