Senior Accountant

Benchmark Utility Services•Sterling, VA

About The Position

Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build and underground utility construction firm with over 500 completed projects and a heavy focus on mission-critical infrastructure. We operate with high standards across every function — including how we manage our financial records and reporting. Our accounting team is lean, capable, and operates at a level of precision that matches the complexity of our project-based business. The Senior Accountant works directly with the Controller to maintain accurate financial records, manage the month-end close process, and support the financial infrastructure that drives operational decision-making. This role handles fixed asset accounting, project invoicing support, lease accounting under ASC 842, key balance sheet reconciliations, and a range of general accounting responsibilities across a growing, multi-state construction business. If you’re someone who takes the accuracy of financial records personally and thrives in a fast-moving, project-based environment — this role is built for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
Excellent attention to detail — you catch errors before they become problems
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity, dependability, and results orientation
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
Experience in construction, utilities, or a project-based industry
Proficiency with Spectrum or a comparable construction accounting platform
Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting
CPA license — preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare and post month-end journal entries including accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet schedules for prepaids, deposits, accruals, and other accounts
Review the general ledger for trends, errors, and unusual activity; investigate and resolve abnormalities
Record debt funding, track debt balances, and assist with lender covenant reporting
Record weekly payroll journal entries and track unpaid deductions
Support monthly project invoice entry, AIA rollforward reconciliation, and change order processing in Spectrum
Record fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and trade-ins per GAAP; maintain the fixed asset register and prepare monthly depreciation entries
Set up lease amortization schedules and record ROU assets and lease liabilities under ASC 842
Review monthly credit card statements for proper coding, receipt capture, and policy compliance
Prepare supporting schedules for the annual review or audit
Reconcile monthly benefit invoices against ADP enrollment data
Identify control gaps, maintain accounting procedure documentation, and assist with process improvements
Assist with statutory filings including business licenses, business personal property tax filings, and vehicle property filings across multiple jurisdictions