What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Benchmark Utility Services?
Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build and underground utility construction firm with over 500 completed projects and a heavy focus on mission-critical infrastructure. We operate with high standards across every function — including how we manage our financial records and reporting. Our accounting team is lean, capable, and operates at a level of precision that matches the complexity of our project-based business.
The Role
The Senior Accountant works directly with the Controller to maintain accurate financial records, manage the month-end close process, and support the financial infrastructure that drives operational decision-making. This role handles fixed asset accounting, project invoicing support, lease accounting under ASC 842, key balance sheet reconciliations, and a range of general accounting responsibilities across a growing, multi-state construction business. If you’re someone who takes the accuracy of financial records personally and thrives in a fast-moving, project-based environment — this role is built for you.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries including accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet schedules for prepaids, deposits, accruals, and other accounts
- Review the general ledger for trends, errors, and unusual activity; investigate and resolve abnormalities
- Record debt funding, track debt balances, and assist with lender covenant reporting
- Record weekly payroll journal entries and track unpaid deductions
- Support monthly project invoice entry, AIA rollforward reconciliation, and change order processing in Spectrum
- Record fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and trade-ins per GAAP; maintain the fixed asset register and prepare monthly depreciation entries
- Set up lease amortization schedules and record ROU assets and lease liabilities under ASC 842
- Review monthly credit card statements for proper coding, receipt capture, and policy compliance
- Prepare supporting schedules for the annual review or audit
- Reconcile monthly benefit invoices against ADP enrollment data
- Identify control gaps, maintain accounting procedure documentation, and assist with process improvements
- Assist with statutory filings including business licenses, business personal property tax filings, and vehicle property filings across multiple jurisdictions
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
- Excellent attention to detail — you catch errors before they become problems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, dependability, and results orientation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bonus Points
- 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Experience in construction, utilities, or a project-based industry
- Proficiency with Spectrum or a comparable construction accounting platform
- Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting
- CPA license — preferred but not required
- A lean, capable finance team where your work has direct visibility and impact
- Broad scope — you’ll cover general accounting, project accounting, fixed assets, leasing, and more
- A stable, growing company with a 500 project track record and a clear growth trajectory
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a leadership team that values precision and accountability
Benchmark Utility Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.