What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at SATTERFIELD & PONTIKES CONSTRUCTION, INC?
Due to growth Satterfield and Pontikes Construction is adding a Senior Accountant to our Houston team. The Senior Accountant will perform and coordinate accounting duties within our organization. The senior accountant's responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. In this role you will supervise 2 Accounting Clerks.
Monday-Friday day shift in office role. On top of a competitive salary we offer benefits, 401k, and annual bonuses.
For more information call Lance Easterby at 832-919-3139 or visit satpon.com.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
This role involves managing accounting operations and intercompany transactions across five affiliated subsidiaries:
• Collaborate with and support team members in daily accounting operations specific to construction projects.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and credit card transactions.
• Support WIP schedule preparation and reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and subcontractor payments.
• Monitor and support the team on billing accuracy, collections, and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinate with the Legal Department to ensure timely filing of lien notices, bond claims, and legal actions to protect the company’s collection rights.
• Maintain and monitor fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Monitor and ensure proper application, documentation, and remittance of sales tax on taxable transactions.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations
• Collaborate with project managers, and operations on financial matters.
• Implement and improve internal controls and accounting procedures.
Key Requirements:
• Strong knowledge of construction billing processes, lien and bond notice filings and job cost accountings.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
- 3 years of accounting experience.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
