Senior Accountant CPA

Vaco - Afton, MN

Full-time - Senior

Afton, MN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with a CPA certification, extensive experience in job costing, and proficiency in financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, analyzing cost data, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records and reports. You will analyze financial statements for discrepancies and work to resolve any identified issues. Additionally, you will manage and analyze job cost data, including tracking project budgets, actual costs, and variances, collaborating with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and budgeting. You will oversee and perform general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals, while maintaining the accuracy of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes. Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes will also be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you will ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, supporting external auditors during financial audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations. Conducting financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement will be essential, as well as providing detailed financial reports to management for strategic decision-making. You will assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. As a mentor, you will provide guidance to junior accounting staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial objectives, participating in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and reports.
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and work to resolve any identified issues.
• Manage and analyze job cost data, including tracking of project budgets, actual costs, and variances.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and budgeting.
• Prepare job cost reports and provide insights into project profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee and perform general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support external auditors during financial audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and ensure company adherence.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Provide detailed financial reports to management for strategic decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial objectives.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is required.
• Extensive experience in job costing and financial statement preparation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.