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Tri-City Group

Senior Staff Accountant

Tri-City Group, Davenport, Iowa, United States, 52800

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Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for an immediate opening in Davenport, IA. The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing complex accounting functions for the company. This role plays a key part in month‑end close, financial reporting, project accounting, and compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements. The Senior Staff Accountant will work closely with project teams, finance leadership, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close

Ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Analyze variances and investigate unusual or complex transactions

Support accounting for large‑scale construction projects, including job cost accounting, percentage‑of‑completion (ASC 606), revenue recognition, and cost accruals

Review project costs, WIP schedules, billings, retainage, and change orders

Partner with project managers to ensure financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies

Assist in preparation of internal and external financial reports, including SEC filings (10‑K, 10‑Q) and management reporting packages

Support SOX compliance efforts, including documentation and testing of internal controls

Coordinate with internal and external auditors and respond to audit requests

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany transactions

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies

Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and procedures

Provide guidance and review work of junior accounting staff

Collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, operations, tax, and payroll teams

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional changes to the work schedule may be required as job duties demand.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry

Public traded company or SOX environment exposure is a plus

High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

CPA or CPA‑eligible preferred

Hands‑on experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Workday, or similar)

Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas)

Previous experience working for a construction company is preferred but not required.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri‑City Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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