What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Engage Contracting Inc.?
Engage Contracting is looking for an Senior Staff Accountant to join our team!
We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role is responsible for handling daily accounting tasks, ensuring financial records are accurate, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.
Major Duties
- Manage and help with all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and cost accounting.
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
- Support month end and year end close out process.
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Ability to think analytically.
- Ability to reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Experienced problem-solving skills, a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
- 3 years of accounting experience in a construction organization is a plus.
- Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trust, develop relationships, and maintain confidence.
- Ability to work well with all organizational levels to influence and negotiate outcomes.
- Effective communication skills – both written and oral.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Well developed computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
