Senior Accountant - Construction Job Costing & Close

Salisbury Moore, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury Moore, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the company’s accounting function with emphasis on accurate financial records, job costing, and month-end close. The role collaborates with the Controller and Operations teams to ensure timely, precise financial information by project and by company.

The position requires strong GAAP knowledge, experience with NetSuite and Procore, and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5+ years in progressive accounting, preferably in

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of construction accounting and job costing preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Accounting, Operations, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform key components of the monthly and year-end close process.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and supporting documentation.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Support cash management and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and related accounting.
• Monitor project costs and ensure expenses are accurately recorded to the appropriate project and cost code.
• Review job cost activity for accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations to resolve job-costing and financial questions.
• Review project financial information for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with project closeout and final accounting reconciliation.
• Provide accounting oversight and support for AP and AR processes.
• Review transactions for proper coding and accounting treatment.
• Maintain appropriate accounting documentation and internal controls.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and other audits as required.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for auditors, tax providers, and other external partners.
• Assist with implementation and improvement of accounting procedures and controls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GL reconciliations

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

5+ years accounting experience

Construction accounting experience

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Procore

Job description

Salisbury Moore, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the company’s accounting function with emphasis on accurate financial records, job costing, and month-end close. The role collaborates with the Controller and Operations teams to ensure timely, precise financial information by project and by company.

The position requires strong GAAP knowledge, experience with NetSuite and Procore, and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5+ years in progressive accounting, preferably in