SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Rocklin, CA
Company: A Leading Construction Company

Our client is a respected leader in the construction industry, delivering high-quality projects across a variety of sectors. Their commitment to excellence and innovation has earned them a reputation for success. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team near Rocklin, CA. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing organization and work with cutting-edge accounting tools and grow with the organization.

Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health of their construction operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in accounting and construction financials, a strong knowledge of ERP software packages, and a passion for working in a collaborative environment. This position will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger functions and this person will act as a mentor to the team and report to the Controller. Room for growth does exist here!

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• General Ledger Management: Oversee and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate and timely postings.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation and management of budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and recommendations for cost control.
• Job Costing and Project Accounting: Manage job costing for construction projects, including monitoring costs and progress, ensuring accurate allocation of costs to projects, and preparing cost reports.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Supervise accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Audit and Compliance: Assist in the preparation of audit schedules, ensure compliance with internal controls, and coordinate with external auditors during year-end audits.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and assist in managing working capital to meet operational needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, finance team members, and senior management to provide financial insight and support decision-making processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong experience with ERP accounting software packages (required).
• Knowledge of construction industry accounting practices, including job costing, progress billing, and retention management.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability t

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.