Sr. Accountant

We are seeking a Sr. Accountant with Construction experience. Senior accountant will be responsible for project accounting activities in support of the Communications Line of Business within the Utilities Segment. Primary responsibilities include ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial results with direct support to the Financial Controller, analysis of the monthly income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, preparation and review of forecasts and budgets, research and preparation of ad-hoc reports, as well as internal and external audit support.
Additionally, this role will closely support the Operations Leadership, Project Management, and the Billing Team and will serve as a liaison with the Shared Services department responsible for accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to have a positive and lasting impact by helping the accounting team build and enhance our systems and processes for long-term efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsibilities:

• Month-end close activities including WIP reviews with project management for a large number of projects.
• Preparation of journal entries to adjust job cost, revenue, and allocate indirect cost.
• Analysis of unbilled work and accounts receivable in collaboration with the Billing Manager and active involvement to reduce aged balances and improve cash flow.
• Assist with the weekly 17-week cash flow forecast and reporting to the Business Line level.
• Report on actual vs. targeted financial results, and provide variance analysis.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Ensure integrity of internal controls in compliance with SOX and company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with the project managers, billing team, and Shared Services department.
• Comfortable interacting with mid-level and senior leadership.
• Use various financial systems to include Viewpoint, Power BI, and customer applications.
• Seek opportunities for efficiencies in systems & processes including thorough collaboration with other teams and business partners. Assist in the automation of repetitive data aggregation and manipulation tasks to enable greater focus on value-add analysis, support change initiatives and special projects related to systems and processes to improve efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 5 years of accounting experience with working knowledge of US GAAP standards and application to include reading and understanding the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow.
• Experience with ERP accounting software (Viewpoint, JD Edwards, SAP, etc.)
• Superior analytical skills, combined with business judgment and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a drive to deliver outstanding results.
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail. Integrity and professionalism.

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