Senior Accountant

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BELL Construction is hiring for a Senior Accountant to join their team in Brentwood, TN. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting of various areas, including reporting and analytics, job cost accounting, expense reports, and invoices.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists all members of the project team with project-related accounting tasks.
• Performs various tasks to assist with the monthly financial close, including making journal entries and reconciling various General Ledger (GL) accounts.
• Prepares or assists with monthly and annual billing and tax documentation preparation, such as sales and use tax, withholding, IFTA, and business tax.
• Posts cash receipt of customer pay applications.
• Completes company credit applications.
• Posts customer progress billings.
• Reviews setup of new project budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders, & change orders in Viewpoint.
• Assists with month end accounting close.
• Assists with the management of the subcontractor prequalification process.
• Subject Matter Expert on Reporting & Data Analytics Software (Prophix) implementation, training and ongoing report creation and data analysis.
• Reviews and processes employee credit cards and cash expense reports.
• Provides support and training to end users of accounting systems.
• Processes monthly payments for Wright Express, Office Depot and other vendor accounts as needed.
• Performs journal entries and job costs for projects.
• Provides accounting support for audits and collaborates with external parties to provide necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assists with planning and forecasting of project financials and oversight of budgets.
• Files miscellaneous business tax returns monthly and quarterly.
• Assists project management and support teams in the operation and management of accounting systems and functions such as billing, purchase orders, subcontracts, payroll and equipment.
• Recommends and implements modifications to improve existing accounting procedures and internal controls, in accordance with GAAP.
• Participates in special projects in support of the Accounting Leadership team.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested.

Education & Experience

• Minimum required Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Masters Degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum required Five (5) years of accounting experience. Previous experience in construction accounting preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to adapt quickly to accounting software - proficiency in Viewpoint, Timberline or other large construction industry financial/accounting system preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, FASB regulations, internal controls, and construction industry accounting practices, as well as federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
• Files annual reports and updates license matrix accurately and on time.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, multi-task, and work in a team environment or independently.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Customer Service, and Finance

• Industries

  Construction

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

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