Senior Accountant

Groundworks; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Company Ownership Opportunities

Industry Leading Training Programs

Leadership Development and Career 

Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits

Job summary

Groundworks is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end and year-end closings, ensure GAAP compliance, and handle corporate inventory accounting and unclaimed property tasks. This role sits in our Virginia Beach office and requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting with 3+ years of relevant experience; CPA is highly preferred. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; 3+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP.
• Excel proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general journal entries with corroborating schedules.
• Analyze records, ledgers, and subledgers for accuracy.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with inventory accounting and month-end close under ASC 606.

Skills

Excel

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Foreign currency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ready to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home. But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands‑on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day. Join us and lay the foundation for your success.

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for a variety of financial procedures including assisting with month-end and year-end closings, balance sheet reconciliations, proper revenue recognition, corporate inventory accounting and unclaimed property and escheatment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare general journal entries that are supported and validated by corroborating schedules or evidence
• Analyze accounting records, general ledger and subledgers for accuracy
• Perform various monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, month‑end true‑up and reclassification entries, quarterly inventory aging analysis and reserve adjustments, recording obsolete inventory adjustments submitted by supply chain management, and performing a months‑on‑hand analysis each month
• Maintaining compliant accounting schedules, reviewing complex customer contracts, and managing month‑end close procedures under ASC 606 guidelines
• Assist with preparing support schedules for GAAP consolidated financial statements
• Maintain accurate accounting records in alignment with U.S. GAAP and prepare documentation required to support external audit requests
• Assist with monitoring and reporting compliance with Company SOPs
• Assist with the unclaimed property and escheatment process, including coordinating with our third‑party service provider and submitting data in a timely manner, and coordinating with AP and Payroll to determine unclaimed property populations
• Assist with preparation of ad hoc reporting
• Coordinate meetings with both internal and external partners to complete job duties as needed
• Assist with process improvement initiatives, internal control enhancements, and accounting system updates, integrations, or data conversion efforts, including developing and implementing accounting procedures as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least 3 years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred, and construction industry accounting experience a major plus
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) highly preferred
• Solid understanding of accrual-based accounting and GAAP
• Experience with foreign currency a plus but not required
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills and detailed oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines

Working Conditions

This role will sit onsite in our corporate office in Virginia Beach, VA. The salary range for this position is $80,000- $100,00 and is based on candidate experience. This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment with prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and frequent participation in meetings. The role requires regular collaboration with cross functional teams, executive leadership, and external partners, both in person and through virtual communication platforms. The Senior Communications Strategist must be able to manage multiple priorities, respond to changing business needs, and work effectively in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines. Occasional travel may be required to support company meetings, events, leadership engagements, or public relations activities. Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours may be necessary during organizational announcements, business critical initiatives, media events, or crisis communications.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position are consistent with those of a professional office role. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while using a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment. Frequent verbal communication is required to collaborate with employees, executives, media representatives, and external partners in person, by phone, and through virtual meeting platforms. The role requires the ability to read, prepare, review, and edit written communications and presentations with attention to detail. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 15 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What We Provide

• Competitive Pay Employee
• Company Ownership Opportunities
• Industry Leading Training Programs
• Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
• Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture

We take pride in our exceptional growth—because it means that we’ve built our company and solutions on a rock-solid foundation. Every day, every employee has the opportunity to play an impactful role in changing an industry, setting a new standard, and delivering solutions that our customers love. True to our values, we've done the right things from the beginning, setting the stage for an even brighter future. Join us as we charge ahead!