Senior Accountant

RIGID; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United States seeks a Senior Accountant to handle multi-faceted financial responsibilities. This includes preparing financial statements, account reconciliations, and maintaining compliance with GAAP. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting with 5-6 years of experience. The role allows for a blend of office work and occasional work-from-home opportunities, emphasizing strong analytical and communication skills. It's an opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of public accounting experience.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in the construction industry preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and address inquiries from banks.
• Assist in maintenance of internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Prepare documentation for financial statements.
• Assist with audits and compliance testing.
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers.

Skills

Strong understanding of GAAP

Excellent software skills (including Excel and PowerPoint)

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Detail-oriented and accurate

Self-starter with the desire to create and grow the position

Education

Degree in accounting

Job description

Senior Accountant

Ideal candidate will reside in the Lafayette, LA area and be comfortable working in an office environment with occasional WFH opportunities.

The Senior Accountant will handle a wide variety of responsibilities including assisting in the preparation of financial statements and reports, monthly and year-end closings, account reconciliations, and all other accounting functions. The Senior Accountant will ensure financial records accurately reflect business performance and financial controls are in compliance. The position will also assist in the analysis and evaluation of data. The position will report directly to the CFO and will interact with the Accounting & Finance team.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements.
• Assist with external audit teams around compliance testing, quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers, depreciation, and reconciliation.
• Compose analyses for income statements and monthly balance sheets for management reporting.
• Organize, analyze and review various financial data, then report it in a manner that is useful and understandable to the management team.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and provide explanations.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Respond to queries from other finance and company-wide managers regarding financial results, special reports, and related topics.
• Assist with the company's expense reporting activities, ensuring that all expenses are recorded accurately, receipts are verified, and any discrepancies are promptly addressed.
• Regularly review and reconcile company credit card accounts, ensuring all transactions align with company records and addressing any inconsistencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as necessary to support the accounting and financial reporting functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting.
• CPA designation preferred, but not required.
• 5-6 years of public accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Previous experience in the construction industry preferred, but not required.
• Excellent software skills (including Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with the desire to create and grow the position.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment that moves quickly.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Construction