Senior Accountant - Brentwood, TN

Job Summary

BELL Construction is hiring for a Senior Accountant to join their team in Brentwood, TN.  The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting of various areas, including reporting and analytics, job cost accounting, expense reports, and invoices.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists all members of the project team with project-related accounting tasks.
• Performs various tasks to assist with the monthly financial close, including making journal entries and reconciling various General Ledger (GL) accounts.
• Prepares or assists with monthly and annual billing and tax documentation preparation, such as sales and use tax, withholding, IFTA, and business tax.
• Posts cash receipt of customer pay applications.
• Completes company credit applications.
• Posts customer progress billings.
• Reviews setup of new project budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders, & change orders in Viewpoint.
• Assists with month end accounting close.
• Assists with the management of the subcontractor prequalification process.
• Subject Matter Expert on Reporting & Data Analytics Software (Prophix) implementation, training and ongoing report creation and data analysis.
• Reviews and processes employee credit cards and cash expense reports.
• Provides support and training to end users of accounting systems.
• Processes monthly payments for Wright Express, Office Depot and other vendor accounts as needed.
• Performs journal entries and job costs for projects.
• Provides accounting support for audits and collaborates with external parties to provide necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assists with planning and forecasting of project financials and oversight of budgets.
• Files miscellaneous business tax returns monthly and quarterly.
• Assists project management and support teams in the operation and management of accounting systems and functions such as billing, purchase orders, subcontracts, payroll and equipment.
• Recommends and implements modifications to improve existing accounting procedures and internal controls, in accordance with GAAP.
• Participates in special projects in support of the Accounting Leadership team.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested.

Education & Experience

• Minimum required – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Master’s Degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum required – Five (5) years of accounting experience. Previous experience in construction accounting preferred. 

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to adapt quickly to accounting software -  proficiency in Viewpoint, Timberline or other large construction industry financial/accounting system preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, FASB regulations, internal controls, and construction industry accounting practices, as well as federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
• Files annual reports and updates license matrix accurately and on time.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, multi-task, and work in a team environment or independently.

BELL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.