Senior Accountant

Responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by analyzing, recording, verifying, consolidating and entering transactions for all companies.  A Senior Accountant is responsible for multiple assigned accounting sections, any of which may involve greater complexity than areas assigned to other staff members.  A Senior Accountant is required to display considerable initiative to achieve deadlines and is expected to identify ways that processes within his/her assigned accounting sections can be further improved or streamlined.

• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
• Preparing GL Account reconciliations and analysis for management review
• Supporting month-end and year-end close
• Preparing financial statements and journal entries
• Assisting with budget preparation and preparing the monthly budget variance analyses
• Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules
• Supervising accounting staff
• For assigned accounting sections, obtain a working knowledge of the areas assigned, other people or processes affecting the accounting section, the process to be completed, the timing involved, and the software used.  The knowledge must be included by company: how duties throughout the company are performed, how transactions originate by area, who approves transactions for each company and the general flow of information resulting in entry into each company’s books.
• Research and respond to questions or written inquiries from outside parties, other departments or accounting team members or refer such party to the appropriate individual, as appropriate.
• Assist with tax packages and financial statement schedules, as assigned.
• Developing and implementing internal controls, identifying weaknesses, and improving processes are also part of the role.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other degree
• 5-7 years of experience in corporate accounting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in accounting software, and intermediate/advanced Excel skills are important
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and collaborate in a team environment
• Senior accountants also need strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with attention to detail.

About Bernards

Established in 1974, Bernards is a growth-oriented Employee-Owned multidisciplinary commercial builder and construction management company delivering technical expertise and outstanding construction services to developers, corporations, educational institutions, and public agencies for projects ranging in size from $5 million to over $500 million. The most significant disciplines in which Bernards projects are focused in, Healthcare, K – 12/Higher Education, Government, Entertainment, Mixed-Use, Residential, and Retail, and more. 

Aligning with our mission of building a better experience for our customers, industry partners, and Employee-Owners, Bernards continuously builds its premier contractor status by exhibiting core values of mutual respect, integrity, serving others, and continuous improvement, daily.

As an Employee-Owner, you’ll experience competitive pay and enjoy comprehensive benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance 
• Stock Interest in the Employee Ownership Plan 
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Open Personal Time Off
• Sick Time 
• Paid Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Flexible Work Hours 

Bernards is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attain and retain, top diversified talent in the construction industry. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

For candidates that need reasonable accommodations during the application process, or to perform essential functions of this role, please contact Recruiting@bernards.com