Accountant Job at HCL Engineering & Surveying, LLC in Centennial

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role supports budgeting, reporting, and audits while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency in an engineering-focused environment. Expected to perform duties with little to no supervision while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and integrity. The role requires an understanding of prepaid expenses, depreciation, and other accrual based accounting practices.

Reports to: Director of Business Operations

Responsibilities

• Recording daily financial transactions in the accounting system
• Preparing and recording journal entries to maintain accurate financial records, including entries for prepaid expenses, depreciation, and accruals
• Reconciling general ledger, bank, and credit card accounts
• Processing accounts payable and receivable
• Maintaining bank cash management and supporting cash flow forecasting
• Performing month-end closing activities and supporting year-end closing
• Preparing credit card expense reports for card holders
• Assisting with payroll processing, including accuracy of compensation, deductions, and benefits
• Preparing 1099s and compliance reports
• Supporting budget preparation and monitoring financial forecasts
• Assisting with internal and external audits by providing documentation and financial data
• Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and implementing best practices

Authority

• Record and reconcile financial transactions
• Process accounts payable and receivable
• Assist with payroll processing and compliance reporting
• Provide financial data and reports for management

Accountability

• Accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting
• Timely completion of reconciliations and financial statements
• Compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies
• Supporting audits and implementing process improvements

Measurable outcomes

• Complete monthly reconciliations by the 10th business day
• Submit accurate financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) within 3 business days of month close
• Maintain 100% compliance with tax and reporting deadlines (1099s, payroll filings)
• Achieve 95%+ accuracy rate in journal entries and transaction processing
• Ensure timely processing of 100% of vendor invoices within established payment terms
• Provide audit documentation within 2 business days of request

Qualifications and skills

• Technical accounting skills with strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger functions
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies and provide solutions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and decision-making capabilities
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable
• Ability to learn and adapt to new accounting systems, software, and tools

Work values

• Integrity and commitment to financial accuracy and compliance
• Ability to perform duties independently with little to no supervision
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to work independently
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance