Senior Accountant - Construction Finance & Close

Advanced Window, Inc. (AWI); Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Window, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team in Frederick, MD. This role supports the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, prepares journal entries, and maintains the general ledger with strong attention to reconciliations and reporting.

The ideal candidate has construction industry experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 3+ years of progressive accounting, and strong Excel/ERP skills. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Construction industry accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, accruals, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or financial management systems.
• CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities in coordination with the Controller.
• Prepare and post journal entries for complex transactions, accruals, reallocations, and other accounting activities.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial accounting records.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, working papers, supporting schedules, and close documentation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Review journal entries and accounting work prepared by other team members.
• Coordinate with Project Accounting to ensure project financial results are accurately reflected in company reporting.
• Prepare sales tax filings and assist with other financial compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Review bank reconciliations and investigate unusual or reconciling items.
• Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for the Controller, CFO, senior management, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate audit working papers and supporting documentation and assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Support the development and ongoing monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with the interpretation and implementation of company accounting policies and applicable accounting standards, including GAAP and IFRS.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting practices.
• Participate in accounting system enhancements, reporting initiatives, and special projects.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and informal mentorship to other Accounting team members.
• Collaborate with Project Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other departments to support timely and accurate financial reporting.

Job description

Advanced Window, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team in Frederick, MD. This role supports the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, prepares journal entries, and maintains the general ledger with strong attention to reconciliations and reporting.

The ideal candidate has construction industry experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 3+ years of progressive accounting, and strong Excel/ERP skills. CPA preferred.