Senior Accountant

MYR Group•Thornton, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for advanced accounting and financial reporting activities, with ownership over assigned accounting processes and complex balance sheet areas. This role prepares, reviews, and analyzes journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data, resolving complex accounting issues independently and applying professional judgment in accordance with GAAP. The Senior Accountant analyzes financial and operational results to produce internal and external reports, supports internal and external audits as a key accounting contact, and mentors staff accountants to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across the accounting function. Company Overview With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally. Throughout our rich history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre-construction services, and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex general ledger and balance sheet activities
Strong experience with month end and year end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP
Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and resolve complex accounting issues using professional judgment
Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responses to auditor inquiries
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, methods, and applications, with the ability to apply professional judgment to complex accounting matters
Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data and translate results into clear financial statements, management reports, and actionable insights
In depth knowledge of accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control concepts
Expert level account reconciliation and balance sheet analysis skills, including identification and resolution of discrepancies and unusual transactions
Demonstrated ability to establish, manage, and improve financial accounts, reconciliations, and ledger structures
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and other computerized accounting and financial reporting systems
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including data analysis and reporting tools
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to lead accounting tasks or processes from start to finish
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non finance stakeholders
High attention to detail combined with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide guidance and feedback to less experienced accounting staff

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligibility
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures, including due diligence, purchase accounting support, integration activities, or post acquisition reporting
Experience working in a multi entity, project based, or operationally complex environment
Prior experience mentoring or providing guidance to less experienced accounting staff
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or active progress toward CPA certification is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and approve routine, moderately complex journal entries, exercising independent judgment to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and Company policies
Lead end-to-end financial statement preparation and analysis for assigned areas, including variance analysis, trend evaluation, and identification of underlying drivers impacting results
Apply professional judgment to analyze complex operational and financial data, assess financial risks and implications, and support management reporting with well-supported conclusions
Own and oversee balance sheet and income statement accounts, including contract assets, contract liabilities, and revenue related accounts, ensuring proper accounting treatment and documentation
Lead month-end and year-end close activities for assigned processes or entities, including ownership and oversight of revenue recognition processes, to ensure timely, accurate, and well documented results
Evaluate and apply accounting guidance to complex or non standard transactions; determine appropriate accounting treatment and document conclusions
Review revenue recognition calculations, schedules, and supporting documentation prepared by staff accountants; provide technical guidance and resolve issues as needed
Prepare formal accounting position memos for internal and external audit for review and approval
Ensure accounting position memos for internal and external audit are accurate, well supported, and audit ready for review by leadership.
Serve as a finance partner to operations and other internal stakeholders by interpreting financial results, explaining revenue recognition treatment, and reinforcing accounting policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and established internal controls related to revenue recognition and financial reporting; identify control gaps and recommend improvements
Serve as an accounting contact for internal and external audits related to revenue recognition and financial reporting.
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and informal mentorship to staff accountants; review work for quality, consistency, and adherence to accounting standards
Lead assigned accounting and financial reporting projects by planning project scope, coordinating cross-functional inputs, executing deliverables, and ensuring outcomes are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with GAAP and Company policy in coordination with leadership
Assist with complex, non routine transactions such as acquisitions, integrations, due diligence, or special projects, including assessment of revenue recognition implications
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Perform essential functions at a Company designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company’s Corporate Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and all applicable professional and ethical standards
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.