Senior Accountant

Cape Associates•Eastham, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing general accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information through reporting, reconciliation, and analysis. This role provides leadership to the accounting team and is expected to step in and perform any function handled by their direct reports, as needed. The Senior Accountant serves as a key support to the Vice President of Finance, providing assistance, communication, and problem-solving to help the department operate smoothly. The individual in this role must be highly effective at communicating, training team members, and supporting cross-departmental collaboration. This position also provides backup coverage for payroll processing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, and assists with month-end and year-end closing and financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction industry experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
Reconcile assigned accounts, including inventory, payroll-related activity (as part of backup duties), equipment rentals, and property management reporting.
Assist with reporting for rental properties and consolidating information into the main financial statements.
Support financial reporting processes and serve as backup as needed.
Manage all inventory control activities, conduct and verify physical counts, reconcile variances, and provide timely, accurate reporting.
Understand the posting of AR invoices (Cape Lump Sum, T&M, and AIA).
Complete all AP scrapping tasks and ensure accurate, timely uploads of subcontractor invoices and documentation.
Assist with posting cash receipts (credit card and checks) when needed.
Reconcile employee note receivables.
Manage client refund processes when required.
Understand the accounts payable process and document imaging.
Assist with AP processing, printing checks, and reconciling month-end statements when needed.
Tie out credit card statements weekly and process monthly payments.
Prepare, calculate, and submit the annual use tax report, ensuring timely compliance with the April filing deadline.
Assist the Vice President of Finance with maintaining the subcontractor document tracking system.
Serve as the backup for payroll processing when the primary payroll administrator is unavailable.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all payroll information.
Provide training, guidance, and day-to-day support to accounting team members.
Step in to perform any function handled by direct reports, as necessary, to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.
Collaborate closely with the Vice President of Finance, offering support in all department operations.
Communicate clearly and professionally across departments to ensure shared understanding and timely resolution of issues.