Accountant

Momentum Employer Group•Ogden, UT

1d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee the daily accounting operations for Winward Electric. This position is responsible for managing financial reporting, month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll review, job costing, budgeting support, reconciliations, and cash flow management while ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and analytical accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced electrical construction environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while supporting leadership with accurate financial reporting and process improvements.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, required.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow reporting required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial-data analysis, required.
Experience using accounting or enterprise resource planning software required.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with leadership and operational teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant accounting experience may be considered.
Experience with job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting strongly preferred.
Construction accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting audits, tax preparation, insurance audits, or bonding requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient completion of financial reporting.
Process vendor account reconciliations, ensuring general ledger transactions are accurately coded, properly documented, and compliant with accounting standards.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to help achieve company objectives.
Review and analyze project costs, labor reporting, purchase orders, commitments, and subcontractor expenses.
Manage accounts receivable operations, including collections, aging reports, and process improvements.
Ensure accounting transactions are accurately recorded, properly approved, and completed in a timely manner.
Assist with work-in-progress reporting, project cost tracking, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
Maintain accurate records for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
Prepare account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve financial variances.
Monitor cash positions, review upcoming obligations, and prepare cash flow projections.
Assist with preparing financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis for leadership.
Monitor company budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
Review payroll processing, payroll reporting, and related accounting entries for accuracy.
Manage hardware and technology administration for in-office employees.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
Support annual financial audits, tax preparation, insurance audits, and bonding requirements.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.