Senior Accountant
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- • Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger work and month-end close.
- • Hands-on construction project accounting experience, including job cost accounting, cost allocation, analysis of project costs and preparation of WIP schedules.
- • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting fundamentals.
- • Intermediate or better Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and PivotTables.
- • Experience using accounting or ERP software, with the ability to learn multiple systems.
- • Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, sound judgment and the ability to manage deadlines with limited supervision.
Nice to have
- • Experience with Foundation, QuickBooks or comparable construction accounting systems.
- • Experience with payroll and fixed asset accounting; CPA designation or active candidacy.
- Work Environment & Travel
- The preferred work locations are Austin, TX; Henderson, NV; or San Diego, CA. Other locations or remote arrangements are subject to leadership approval. Occasional travel may be required for initial t
- Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Valley Precision Grading, a TenCate company, is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran sta
- This job description describes the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may change based on business needs.
Full description
Senior AccountantConstruction Operations | General Ledger, Month-End Close & WIP Reporting
Company
Valley Precision Grading, a TenCate company
Location
Austin, TX; Henderson, NV; or San Diego, CA
Department
Accounting and Finance
Reports To
Controller
Position Type
Full-Time
Travel
Occasional, including onboarding and audit support
About Us
Valley Precision Grading, a TenCate company, supports construction operations and project delivery as part of TenCate’s portfolio of sports surfacing and related businesses. TenCate brings together specialized operating companies serving
customers through manufacturing, distribution, installation and ongoing services.
Position Summary
Valley Precision Grading is seeking a Senior Accountantwith hands-on construction project accounting and cost accounting experience to maintain accurate financial records and support a timely month-end close. Working closely
with the Controller and Project Accountants, this individual will independently manage recurring journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and reporting schedules, with a key focus on preparing work-in-progress (WIP) reports from
accounting and job-cost data for Controller review and discussion of any necessary adjustments.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable and comfortable working independently while collaborating with an
accounting team across multiple locations.
Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Accounting & Month-End Close
- Own and maintain recurring month-end journal entries, accruals and assigned close schedules; ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period.
- Prepare and reconcile assigned general ledger, bank, credit card and balance sheet accounts; research and resolve discrepancies.
- Support monthly financial reporting, management schedules, variance analysis and year-end close activities.
Construction Accounting & WIP Reporting
- Prepare accurate WIP schedules using system and job-cost data; flag unusual items and provide clear supporting detail for Controller review and adjustment discussions.
- Perform construction cost accounting and job cost analysis, including review of project expenses, labor and other cost allocations, and investigation of budget-to-actual variances.