Sr Corporate Accountant

Lawson•Virginia Beach, VA

5d•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Lawson Companies is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a corporate accounting role at a company specializing in property development, asset management, property management, and residential construction. The position supports monthly close and financial reporting, general ledger review, balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules, cash management, and special projects. The role includes contributing to accounting operations across the company, supporting financial planning, working with external accounting and financial firms, and developing procedures for rapidly growing entities and an evolving business structure. The position also collaborates with design, construction, site operations, and vendor teams. The Lawson Companies describes its workplace as supportive and collaborative, with opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

BA/BS or equivalent in accounting or a business-related field.
At least 5 years of overall general accounting experience.
Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft programs.
Excellent analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to bend, kneel, stretch, squat, and lift up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with consolidated books and records.
Experience with SAGE.
Background in construction or real estate development.

Responsibilities

Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reports, in compliance with GAAP.
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, and payroll.
Prepare monthly Construction in Progress journal entries.
Reconcile due-to/from accounts.
Prepare and/or review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
Provide monthly consolidated Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet analysis for management reporting.
Reconcile and maintain construction loans and line of credit balances.
Assist external CPAs with year-end workpapers for tax returns and reviewed financial statement planning.
Back up cash management duties, including preparing check requests, wire transfers, processing transfers, analyzing draw requests, and updating bank registers.
Assist the Corporate Accounting Manager or Controller with special projects.
Prepare ad hoc reports and complete special projects as requested.
Communicate routinely about job-related topics, including bonding, insurance, cash flow, and contract agreements.
Participate in forming and implementing company financial plans.
Work with outside accounting and financial firms on monthly close-out procedures.
Create accounting and operations procedures to support rapidly growing entities and an evolving business structure.
Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends in written accounting procedures.
Build effective working relationships with the design team, builder, site operations, and directly managed vendors.
Perform other duties as assigned.