What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior GL Accountant position at CFS?
Senior Accountant –GL/ Construction / Manufacturing Costing
About The Opportunity
Join a dynamic and growing company where your accounting expertise will directly impact project success and business performance. As a Senior GL Accountant, you’ll take ownership of cost and project accounting, drive accurate financial reporting, and collaborate closely with operations to help guide key business decisions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to grow with an organization that values initiative and innovation.
What You’ll Do
About The Opportunity
Join a dynamic and growing company where your accounting expertise will directly impact project success and business performance. As a Senior GL Accountant, you’ll take ownership of cost and project accounting, drive accurate financial reporting, and collaborate closely with operations to help guide key business decisions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to grow with an organization that values initiative and innovation.
What You’ll Do
- Lead job costing and project accounting—tracking budgets, labor, materials, and overhead to ensure accurate project financials.
- Partner with project managers and operations leaders to analyze cost variances, forecast profitability, and recommend efficiency improvements.
- Handle month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Support preparation of financial statements, project-level P&Ls, and management reporting for leadership insight.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes with detailed cost and job-level analysis.
- Work with auditors and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Play an active role in ERP enhancements and process improvements, bringing ideas that make accounting smarter and more efficient.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4 years of progressive accounting experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Sage, Viewpoint, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical thinking
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments
- Be part of a collaborative, growth-minded team where your insights are valued.
- Direct visibility into operations and leadership decisions.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A culture that combines accounting precision with operational impact—you’ll see the results of your work every day.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000
