Senior Accountant

Benchmark Utility Services; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visible impact

Broad scope

Growth trajectory

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a Senior Accountant to work directly with the Controller to maintain accurate financial records, manage month-end close, and support the financial infrastructure across a multi-state construction business.

Key duties include fixed asset accounting, lease accounting under ASC 842, project invoicing support, balance sheet reconciliations, and routine general accounting tasks. This is a fast-paced, project-driven role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail – you catch errors before they become problems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, dependability, and results orientation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries including accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet schedules for prepaids, deposits, accruals, and other accounts.
• Review the general ledger for trends, errors, and unusual activity; investigate and resolve abnormalities.
• Record debt funding, track debt balances, and assist with lender covenant reporting.
• Record weekly payroll journal entries and track unpaid deductions.
• Support monthly project invoice entry, AIA rollforward reconciliation, and change order processing in Spectrum.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and trade-ins; maintain the fixed asset register and prepare monthly depreciation entries.
• Set up lease amortization schedules and record ROU assets and lease liabilities under ASC 842.
• Review monthly credit card statements for proper coding, receipt capture, and policy compliance.
• Prepare supporting schedules for the annual review or audit.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices against ADP enrollment data.
• Identify control gaps, maintain accounting procedure documentation, and assist with process improvements.
• Assist with statutory filings including business licenses, business personal property tax filings, and vehicle property filings across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Spectrum

Job description

About Us

Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build and underground utility construction firm with over 500 completed projects and a heavy focus on mission-critical infrastructure. We operate with high standards across every function ? including how we manage our financial records and reporting. Our accounting team is lean, capable, and operates at a level of precision that matches the complexity of our project-based business.

The Role

The Senior Accountant works directly with the Controller to maintain accurate financial records, manage the month-end close process, and support the financial infrastructure that drives operational decision-making. This role handles fixed asset accounting, project invoicing support, lease accounting under ASC 842, key balance sheet reconciliations, and a range of general accounting responsibilities across a growing, multi-state construction business. If you?re someone who takes the accuracy of financial records personally and thrives in a fast-moving, project-based environment ? this role is built for you.

What You?ll Do

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries including accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet schedules for prepaids, deposits, accruals, and other accounts
• Review the general ledger for trends, errors, and unusual activity; investigate and resolve abnormalities
• Record debt funding, track debt balances, and assist with lender covenant reporting
• Record weekly payroll journal entries and track unpaid deductions
• Support monthly project invoice entry, AIA rollforward reconciliation, and change order processing in Spectrum
• Record fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and trade-ins per GAAP; maintain the fixed asset register and prepare monthly depreciation entries
• Set up lease amortization schedules and record ROU assets and lease liabilities under ASC 842
• Review monthly credit card statements for proper coding, receipt capture, and policy compliance
• Prepare supporting schedules for the annual review or audit
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices against ADP enrollment data
• Identify control gaps, maintain accounting procedure documentation, and assist with process improvements
• Assist with statutory filings including business licenses, business personal property tax filings, and vehicle property filings across multiple jurisdictions

Requirements

• Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
• Excellent attention to detail ? you catch errors before they become problems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, dependability, and results orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Points

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Experience in construction, utilities, or a project-based industry
• Proficiency with Spectrum or a comparable construction accounting platform
• Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting
• CPA license ? preferred but not required

Benefits

• A lean, capable finance team where your work has direct visibility and impact
• Broad scope ? you?ll cover general accounting, project accounting, fixed assets, leasing, and more
• A stable, growing company with a 500+ project track record and a clear growth trajectory
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a leadership team that values precision and accountability

Benchmark Utility Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.