McCarthy Holdings Inc

Senior Accountant

McCarthy Holdings Inc$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA preferred; bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting
  • Construction industry experience, especially with General Contractors, preferred
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical abilities
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on relationship-building
  • Proactive, adaptable, and self-motivated
  • Competent problem-solver with decision-making experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP accounting applications
  • Experience managing and analyzing Work in Progress (WIP) schedules

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and report on project performance and financial projections
  • Assist in quarterly projection and annual budgeting processes
  • Review overhead budget-to-actual variances and communicate with relevant personnel
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, year-end close, and annual audit processes
  • Ensure the timely completion of month-end close tasks such as reconciliations
  • Assist in the proof of funding process for construction projects
  • Promote a customer-friendly service approach in accounting and finance operations
  • Identify improvements and efficiencies in current processes
  • Conduct ad hoc special projects and reports as needed

Benefits

  • Team collaboration focused on financial accuracy and reporting
  • Opportunity to travel to project sites and regional offices
  • Engagement in diverse financial processes from budgeting to audits
  • Direct reporting to Senior Finance Business Partner
  • Participation in identifying and implementing process improvements
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant will collaborate and provide support on financial and accounting matters for the Central Region. More specifically, this person will effectively collaborate and coordinate with the regional and corporate accounting teams, department leads, and project staff to ensure financial data is accurate for reporting and decision-making purposes and compliant with policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Senior Finance Business Partner. Occasional travel to project sites and other regional offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist in the monitoring and report on project performance, financial projections, project/business unit cash position, costs and percentage of completion, including following up with customer contacts.
  • Assisting in the quarterly projection and annual budgeting process of regional and department overhead.
  • Reviewing and investigating overhead budget-to-actual variances and communicating timely with the appropriate personnel.
  • Support the month-end, quarter-end, year-end close, & annual year-end audit processes for the Central Region ensuring all information and documentation is reviewed and provided in a timely manner.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end close tasks, including cost allocations, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
  • Assist in the proof of funding process for construction projects.
  • Promote a service oriented, customer friendly approach to our accounting and finance operations and facilitate timely resolution of issues and questions within the business unit(s), including project staff.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies within current processes.
  • Ad hoc special projects and reports, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
  • CPA preferred, bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated success accounting experience
  • Experience in the construction industry for a General Contractor preferred
  • Strong financial acumen, analysis abilities, communication skills and the confidence to collaborate and build relationships with a variety of staff at all levels
  • Proactive, adaptable, self-motivated, organized and able to work independently
  • Effective problem-solver and decision-maker
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP accounting applications required
  • Experience with managing and analyzing WIP schedules required


About McCarthy Holdings Inc

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company serves clients in the healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial sectors. McCarthy Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1864 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about McCarthy Holdings Inc
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.4 billion

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