Senior Accountant Job at McFarland Johnson in City of Binghamton

Overview

McFarland Johnson is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic business office. As a Senior Accountant you will be responsible for supervising and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and staff. This role will allow you to apply your knowledge while learning new skills that are critical to your professional development.

Why Join MJ?

• Career Growth with Ownership: As an employee-owner, your contributions directly impact your success and the firm’s.
• Collaborative Strength: You’ll have access to MJ’s deep aviation expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a team that thrives on collaboration.
• Award-Winning Culture: MJ’s people-first approach emphasizes employee retention and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise business office staff and coordinate accounting workflows and quality control processes.
• Perform bi-weekly invoicing and ensure accuracy in billing.
• Support month-end accounting functions, including journal entries and analysis worksheets to support monthly financial closing.
• Assist with review of bi-weekly payroll and follow up on discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records and reports.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports to assist in annual budgeting process.
• Monitor and improve accounting procedures to increase business office efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting (experience in consulting engineering or A/E/C industry is preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principals, practices, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint is strongly preferred.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and diversified workload.
• Effective communicator with leadership skills and ability to communicate financial information to expert and non-expert audiences.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
• Fully funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401k match.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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