General Ledger Accountant

ADB Companies•Pacific, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, ISP, AV, and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our Communities. ADB is seeking a General Accountant to join our operational finance team, serving in a blended role that combines core general ledger and month-end close responsibilities with hands-on project-level financial reporting for assigned operational groups. This position is designed to build broad accounting exposure and is intended to develop into a future Operations Controller or Accounting/Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to move fluidly between corporate close activities and field-facing project accounting, and an ALL IN attitude to achieve results.

Requirements

3-5+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally spanning both general ledger/close work and project or construction accounting
In depth understanding of U.S. GAAP and construction/project accounting(Percentage of Completion) required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (advanced Excel skills required)
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP accounting / reporting tools
High level of professionalism and confidentiality, with strong relationship-building skills across finance and operations

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA preferred
Construction and/or project accounting experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Prepare monthly WIP schedules, Job Cost Reports, and project budgets for assigned operational groups, and assist with operational leadership reviews
Provide timely reporting of actual and projected project financials across varying contract types, sizes, and scope, reviewing results with both financial and operational leadership
Assist with the project set-up process to ensure new projects are established in accordance with established accounting standards and internal processes
Read, review, and understand construction contract language to identify potential change orders and support accurate revenue recognition
Research and resolve account discrepancies, and proactively recommend process improvements
Oversee inventory levels relative to monthly construction production in support of WIP reporting accuracy
Assist with the Company’s annual audit by preparing balance sheet and income statement schedules
Build and maintain a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP sufficient to support both general ledger reporting and project-level revenue recognition decisions
Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting systems, processes, and reporting tools used across both corporate and operational finance
Performs other duties as requested by leadership