Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Alvah Contracting, LLC is a leading utility infrastructure contractor specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution construction across California. As part of the broader Alvah Group and a subsidiary of MasTec, the company delivers end-to-end “concept-to-restoration” solutions for investor-owned and municipal utilities.

Alvah Contracting is recognized for its ability to execute complex projects in both dense urban environments and remote locations—areas often avoided by competitors—while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. The company provides a full spectrum of services including line construction, system upgrades, emergency storm response, and project management, supported by a highly skilled, union workforce.

With a focus on reliability, innovation, and infrastructure modernization, Alvah plays a critical role in strengthening and maintaining the electrical grid for communities across the region.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong foundation in cost, general, and/or public accounting—preferably within the construction, infrastructure, or utilities industries.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally with corporate teams (FP&A, Technical Accounting, Risk, Benefits) and subsidiary accounting groups, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills. A proactive mindset and a focus on continuous improvement are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly corporate journal entries with supporting documentation
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations, including rollforwards and variance analysis; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Analyze and document fluctuations in corporate account balances, identifying and explaining variances versus expectations
• Review weekly and monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) and unbilled revenue schedules in collaboration with Project Managers
• Evaluate job cost reporting and project P&Ls, ensuring accuracy and completeness; recommend and record adjustments as needed
• Support work order setup and maintenance for project accounting activities
• Assist in the monthly consolidation process, including:
• Reviewing subsidiary reporting packages
• Preparing consolidated schedules and rollforwards
• Investigating and resolving intercompany variances
• Prepare annual standalone and consolidated financial statements for multiple entities
• Maintain and enhance the general ledger structure, including account and entity setup and hierarchy updates
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in the close and consolidation cycle
• Support internal and external audit processes, including SOX 404 compliance and documentation requests
• Partner with the Corporate Controller to help guide and support General and Project Accounting team activities
• Contribute to special projects, system enhancements, and ad hoc analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA license strongly preferred
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of general ledger and corporate accounting, cost or project accounting (construction/utilities strongly preferred), and public accounting experience (Big 4 or large firm highly desirable)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience with revenue recognition, leases, fixed assets, and debt accounting preferred
• Hands-on experience with job costing, WIP schedules, and project-based accounting environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills required)
• Experience with ERP and financial systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, BlackLine, or Spectrum is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, solve problems, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Interest or experience in process automation and data tools (e.g., Power Query, Power Automate, Python, SQL, Copilot)