Sr. Accountant [ELITE CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES]

KBE Building Corp•Wallingford, CT

15d

About The Position

As the leader of the accounting department, the Sr Accountant will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting including billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, and oversee special projects. The Sr Accountant will report to the Vice President/General Manager and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning of the company budget as needed.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with an emphasis in accounting is required
A minimum of five years of accounting or finance experience
Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask
Ability to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in accounting software, or other system knowledge is required

Nice To Haves

Experience in Construction Industry a plus
HR experience a plus
CHRO and Prevailing Wage experience a plus
Previous experience as an accounting supervisor or manager
Texada and Viewpoint experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
Posts the daily customer invoicing and Accounts payable invoices
Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff
Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Evaluating accounting and internal control systems
Achieves accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; and implementing change.
Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes
Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
Prepare and organize month-end financial statements for record and review.
Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations by defining, benchmarking, and implementing operational best practices.
Oversee daily collection calls for entry into the aging summary and detailed lien report.
Supervises Staff Accountant in preparation and payment of all sales tax returns – Monthly and quarterly
Assist in the preparation of yearly property tax assessment report.
Work with PMs to close out monthly cost reports
Organize information, statements, and all schedules required for year-end audit
Ensure company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements
Manage and replenish Petty Cash monthly
Backup and support to Staff Accountant
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related tasks as assigned