What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at BlueTeam?
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Finance and Accounting
Reports To: Corporate Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Company Summary
BlueTeam is a US-based provider of national disaster recovery, remediation, reconstruction, renovation, and roofing services for commercial properties. Our core business focuses on cleanup and mitigation efforts for recovery from fire damage, roof leaks, flooding, pipe bursts, and post-disaster remediation due to severe weather. We exclusively serve commercial sectors including hospitality, senior housing, healthcare, commercial offices, municipalities, multifamily living, and institutional markets.
SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Accounting Department who will play a pivotal role in maintaining financial integrity and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role will be responsible for pivoting execute the month-end closing process and performing general accounting duties including account reconciliations. The successful candidate will also collect pertinent information for third-party audits and will provide support to operational staff on accounting issues. This is a non-supervisory position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare month end close journal entries as assigned.
- Post daily cash receipts as requested.
- Reconcile bank activity daily.
- Perform weekly corporate card transaction reconciliations.
- Perform reconciliations of various balance sheets and income statement accounts as assigned.
- Review general and subsidiary ledger balances for accuracy and compliance with FASB industry guidelines as well as GAAP.
- Maintain the Company's Fixed Asset sub-ledger and the associated financial reporting. Prepare and record fixed asset transactions as necessary.
- Provide requested data and reporting to HR for payroll purposes.
- Perform lease accounting duties in collaboration with Logistics Manager to ensure all leases are reflected accurately in lease management system as well as recorded in the ERP system according to ASC 842.
- Prepare ad hoc analysis to support the Company's operations and finance team as requested.
- Assist in the preparation of support schedules as requested for the annual audit and tax compliance.
- Participate in special accounting projects as requested, including the implementation of new accounting guidance and principles.
- Conduct special studies and develop or recommend accounting methods and procedures.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in the implementation of the solution.
- Perform other assigned tasks and duties as requested by manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a team player who is also able to work independently and adhere to BlueTeam's core values.
- Knowledge of or experience within the construction industry a plus.
- Trending and forecasting experience which incorporates critical thinking skills required.
- Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word. Advanced Excel data compilation and analysis skills required (pivot tables, complex formulas, etc.).
- Proficiency in general ledger accounting systems (Acumatica or other construction ERP software applications preferred).
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality required.
- Must be collaborative and able to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a finance/accounting role required.
- MBA, CPA, or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to type and look at a computer screen for long periods of the day. The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. BBMK Contracting, LLC dba BlueTeam (BlueTeam) is a Drug Free Workplace as well as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants shall be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.