Position SummaryThe Senior Accountant supports the Controller in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and strengthening the month-end close process. This role handles fixed asset accounting, WIP review, project invoicing support, payroll, and key balance sheet reconciliations. The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting operational decision-making.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Close & General Accounting- Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, including accruals, amortizations, and reclasses
- Maintain and update balance sheet schedules, including prepaids, deposits, and accruals
- Perform other monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
- Review the general ledger for trends, errors, and unusual activity; investigate abnormalities
- Maintain recurring journal entry templates
- Record debt funding and track debt balances
- Assist with lender covenant reporting
- Assist with credit card and purchasing policy enforcement
- Review monthly credit card statements for proper coding, receipt capture, misuse, and authorization
- Support cash management activities, including daily positive pay upload and review
- Reviewing AR aging periodically and make adjustments, as needed
Payroll Support- Record payroll entries weekly
- Track unpaid deductions, including health insurance and employee loan, etc.
- Support payroll manager in weekly payroll processing; act as backup for payroll manager
Project Accounting- Assist with monthly project invoice entry and AIA rollforward reconciliation
- Assist with change request/order approval and execution
- Upload contract documents into Spectrum
- Maintain and update bond tracker
Fixed Assets, Equipment & Leasing- Record purchases, disposals, and trade-ins of vehicles and equipment in accordance with GAAP
- Maintain fixed asset listing and prepare monthly depreciation entries
- Ensure trade-in credits, loan payoffs, and financing arrangements are recorded accurately
- Set up lease amortization schedules under ASC 842
- Record ROU assets and lease liabilities at lease inception
- Coordinate with lenders during equipment financing and loan initiation
Other Responsibilities- Prepare supporting schedules for the annual review/audit
- Assist with process improvements and other tasks assigned
- Maintain documentation of accounting procedures and workflows
- Identify control gaps and recommend improvements
- Assist with annual statutory filings, including business licenses for multiple jurisdictions, business personal property tax filings, and vehicle property filings
- Reconcile monthly benefit invoices against benefit enrollment data in ADP
- Assist with the rollout of the purchase order module
RequirementsQualifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proficiency with accounting software and financial systems
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of integrity, dependability, and results-orientation
Preferred Qualifications- 2+ years of experience in public accounting in the construction industry
- 3+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in the construction industry
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
BenefitsBenchmark Utility Services offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment that values excellence, teamwork, and professional growth. If you possess the Qualifications and skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
