What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Morgan Hunter?
Senior Accountant
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join a growing organization. This role will be heavily general ledger focused and will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and a smooth month-end close process. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the accounting team and leadership to support timely, reliable financial information.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including variance analysis and supporting schedules
- Record and maintain fixed asset activity, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments as part of the month-end and year-end close
- Perform balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure deadlines are met
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities through financial analysis and reporting
- Assist with audit preparation, including gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests
- Review transactions for accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards
- Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls
- Collaborate with project managers and operations teams to support accurate financial reporting (construction environment)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 3 years of accounting experience, with strong general ledger exposure
- Construction industry experience is highly preferred (including job costing, WIP, or percentage-of-completion a plus)
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems/ERPs
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000