Senior Accountant

H. J. Russell & Company•Atlanta, GA

25d

About The Position

H.J. Russell is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Accountant who will execute tasks across the Finance function and will be responsible for specific issues within both the Corporate office and across Operations, including Joint Ventures. The Senior Accountant will provide accounting support in accordance with US GAAP. This position requires a self-starter who is motivated to implement best practices and create automation and efficiencies. This position reports to the Corporate Controller in the HJ Russell finance team. The position will interact with Operations Management and Ownership as well as other members of the Finance Team. Simply stated, we put people first. As part of our Mission Statement, we strive to earn the loyalty of our employees through a demonstrated commitment to their development and through rewarding exemplary performance. We take the time to get to know our employees personally and together develop individualized plans for career advancement and fulfillment with Russell. Our goal is to provide career growth and development which allows employees to envision and desire a long-term career with our company. Our culture is rooted in the Russell Fundamentals, a series of 25 characteristics that guide the behavior of our employees and include key tenets like “Do the right thing always,” “Embrace diversity,” “Show meaningful appreciation,” “Deliver results,” and “Keep things fun.” Our intentional focus on creating an outstanding workplace experience has earned our firm numerous recognitions, including being named one of USA Today’s Top Workplaces in 2024.

Requirements

An accounting professional with a construction background is preferred – ERP is CMIC
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from a four-year accredited college or university
5 years or more experience within a Corporate and/or Construction Accounting environment
Good understanding of accounting theory, US GAAP
Ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision, multi-task, and work under pressure
Self-starter, dependable, detail orientated with exceptional analytical, quantitative and organizational skills
Good communication skills
Ability to think critically and initiate process improvements
Thrives in a culture / environment where continuous improvement is sought with a strong interest in improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Team player willing to assist and support team mates, internal customers, and external stakeholders
Advance proficiency in Excel and other Office programs
Strong software systems/ERP knowledge preferred
Data analysis and data management skillset preferred

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or in the process of obtaining CPA is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Must be a team player and sustain a collaborative, customer centric, environment
Work with business partners, incl. Operations to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, controls and provide support to them as and when necessary
Record journal entries for monthly accounting activity
Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
Review the general ledger for accuracy and perform variance analyses
Prepare financial analysis on trends, performance metrics, benchmarks etc
Respond to inquiries and requests from across the Company / external Stakeholders
Assist with Audit, incl. Interim and Final fieldwork
Help with any projects that may be requested.