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Senior Accountant Company: Skogman Companies Location: Cedar Rapids, IA | On-site | Mon – Fri Reports To: Controller Are you an experienced accountant who thrives on digging into the details while keeping an eye on the big picture? Do you enjoy working across multiple business lines, applying cost allocation expertise, and partnering with leadership to drive smart decisions? If so, this opportunity with Skogman Companies may be the right fit. We’re partnering with Skogman Companies to hire a hands-on, detail-driven Senior Accountant. This position supports their diverse family of real estate, homebuilding, insurance, and remodeling companies. In this role, you’ll take ownership of cost allocation, job costing, and financial reporting for homebuilding, development, and insurance divisions. You’ll be a trusted partner to leadership, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and insight across accounting and financial functions. Skogman offers a family-friendly culture with the flexibility to support school activities, sick days, and life outside of work—providing a sustainable work/life balance. Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting: Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts across multiple divisions; Prepare accurate, error-free accounting reports; Support month-end and year-end close processes; Ensure compliance with GAAP principles; Analyze financial information and recommend improvements; Provide back-up support by learning other team members’ duties Financial Analysis & Cost Accounting: Lead cost allocation and job costing for construction projects; Collect, analyze, and report on cost accounting data (variance analysis, cost comparisons, inventory, journal entries); Build financial models and forecasting tools to guide decisions; Identify trends in financial performance and recommend improvements; Assist with auditing, planning, budgeting, cost control, and project control; Evaluate capital expenditures, depreciation, ROI, and profit plans Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience Construction/homebuilding industry background strongly preferred Proven cost allocation and job costing expertise Strong accounting fundamentals with GAAP compliance Hands-on experience with general ledger functions and close processes Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis) Effective communicator and collaborative team player Highly detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated What We Offer
Competitive salary (based on experience) with bonus eligibility 4 weeks PTO Profit sharing program Long-standing, privately owned company with strong values and reputation Family-friendly culture with flexibility for real life Direct collaboration with leadership—your work shapes strategy and decision-making Supportive finance team that encourages cross-training and growth Why Join
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a privately owned, close-knit organization with a strong reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and customer focus. You’ll gain both stability and the chance to apply your accounting expertise where it truly drives results. KSI’s Talent Acquisition Team partners with companies to assist with their hiring needs. All positions are direct-to-hire opportunities with the employer.
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Senior Accountant Company: Skogman Companies Location: Cedar Rapids, IA | On-site | Mon – Fri Reports To: Controller Are you an experienced accountant who thrives on digging into the details while keeping an eye on the big picture? Do you enjoy working across multiple business lines, applying cost allocation expertise, and partnering with leadership to drive smart decisions? If so, this opportunity with Skogman Companies may be the right fit. We’re partnering with Skogman Companies to hire a hands-on, detail-driven Senior Accountant. This position supports their diverse family of real estate, homebuilding, insurance, and remodeling companies. In this role, you’ll take ownership of cost allocation, job costing, and financial reporting for homebuilding, development, and insurance divisions. You’ll be a trusted partner to leadership, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and insight across accounting and financial functions. Skogman offers a family-friendly culture with the flexibility to support school activities, sick days, and life outside of work—providing a sustainable work/life balance. Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting: Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts across multiple divisions; Prepare accurate, error-free accounting reports; Support month-end and year-end close processes; Ensure compliance with GAAP principles; Analyze financial information and recommend improvements; Provide back-up support by learning other team members’ duties Financial Analysis & Cost Accounting: Lead cost allocation and job costing for construction projects; Collect, analyze, and report on cost accounting data (variance analysis, cost comparisons, inventory, journal entries); Build financial models and forecasting tools to guide decisions; Identify trends in financial performance and recommend improvements; Assist with auditing, planning, budgeting, cost control, and project control; Evaluate capital expenditures, depreciation, ROI, and profit plans Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience Construction/homebuilding industry background strongly preferred Proven cost allocation and job costing expertise Strong accounting fundamentals with GAAP compliance Hands-on experience with general ledger functions and close processes Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis) Effective communicator and collaborative team player Highly detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated What We Offer
Competitive salary (based on experience) with bonus eligibility 4 weeks PTO Profit sharing program Long-standing, privately owned company with strong values and reputation Family-friendly culture with flexibility for real life Direct collaboration with leadership—your work shapes strategy and decision-making Supportive finance team that encourages cross-training and growth Why Join
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a privately owned, close-knit organization with a strong reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and customer focus. You’ll gain both stability and the chance to apply your accounting expertise where it truly drives results. KSI’s Talent Acquisition Team partners with companies to assist with their hiring needs. All positions are direct-to-hire opportunities with the employer.
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