Senior Accountant | GAAP Expert in Utility Construction

United Utility Services, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options where applicable

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage daily accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and support audits and tax filings. You will prepare financial statements, manage accounts payable/receivable, and collaborate with other departments to align financial operations with corporate goals.

The role requires 5–10 years in accounting, including 2+ years in a senior position, with strong Excel and Sage 300 experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA certification or in-progress is a plus.
• 5–10 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with Sage 300 and Power BI in accounting environments.
• Construction industry experience is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and modeling.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems (Sage 300, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Perform month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements.
• Prepare account analyses and support financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulations.
• Assist with tax filings (sales and property tax) as needed.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and explanations.
• Develop and implement process improvements in accounting operations.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and best practices.
• Respond to management inquiries with accurate financial data and reports.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven culture within the finance department.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Independent work

Problem solving

Team work

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA certification or in-progress is a plus

Tools

Sage 300

Power BI

Job description

United Utility Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage daily accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and support audits and tax filings. You will prepare financial statements, manage accounts payable/receivable, and collaborate with other departments to align financial operations with corporate goals.

The role requires 5–10 years in accounting, including 2+ years in a senior position, with strong Excel and Sage 300 experience.