The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing general accounting
operations & ensuring the accuracy & integrity of financial information
through reporting, reconciliation, & analysis. This role provides
leadership to the accounting team & is expected to step in & perform any
function handled by their direct reports, as needed. The Senior
Accountant serves as a key support to the Vice President of Finance,
providing assistance, communication, & problem-solving to help the
department operate smoothly. The individual in this role must be highly
effective at communicating, training team members, & supporting
cross-departmental collaboration. This position also provides backup
coverage for payroll processing, accounts payable, & accounts
receivable, & assists with month-end & year-end closing & financial
reporting. Responsibilities General Accounting & Financial Reporting
Maintain & balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating,
posting, & reconciling transactions. Assist with month-end, quarter-end,
& year-end closing processes. Reconcile assigned accounts, including
inventory, payroll-related activity (as part of backup duties),
equipment rentals, & property management reporting. Assist with
reporting for rental properties & consolidating information into the
main financial statements. Support financial reporting processes & serve
as backup as needed. Manage all inventory control activities, conduct &
verify physical counts, reconcile variances, & provide timely, accurate
reporting. Accounts Receivable (Support/Backup) Understand the posting
of AR invoices (Cape Lump Sum, T&M, & AIA). Complete all AP scrapping
tasks & ensure accurate, timely uploads of subcontractor invoices &
documentation. Assist with posting cash receipts (credit card & checks)
when needed. Reconcile employee note receivables. Manage client refund
processes when required. Accounts Payable (Support/Backup) Understand
the accounts payable process & document imaging. Assist with AP
processing, printing checks, & reconciling month-end statements when
needed. Tie out credit card statements weekly & process monthly
payments. Prepare, calculate, & submit the annual use tax report,
ensuring timely compliance with the April filing deadline. Assist the
Vice President of Finance with maintaining the subcontractor document
tracking system. Payroll (Backup Only) Serve as the backup for payroll
processing when the primary payroll administrator is unavailable.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all payroll information.
Leadership, Communication, & Support Provide training, guidance, &
day-to-day support to accounting team members. Step in to perform any
function handled by direct reports, as necessary, to maintain workflow &
meet deadlines. Collaborate closely with the Vice President of Finance,
offering support in all department operations. Communicate clearly &
professionally across departments to ensure shared understanding &
timely resolution of issues. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor?s
degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (Master?s
preferred). 5+ years of accounting or finance experience. Excellent
analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Previous construction industry
experience highly preferred. Physical Requirements: This is largely a
sitting role; however, some standing & movement is required. This
includes the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets & bend or stand
as necessary
