Senior Accountant

• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #10182

10182: Description:
Our client in the HVAC/Plumbing industry is looking for a Corporate Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing and ensuring the accuracy of their financial processes. This individual will be responsible for preparing financial reports, managing general ledger functions, and supporting the month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced multi-location environment.
Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and industry-specific regulations.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements.
• Provide financial analysis and detailed variance reporting, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities to management.

Job Costing & Project Accounting:

• Manage and review job costing reports, ensuring accurate allocation of labor, materials, and overhead to individual projects.
• Track and report on work-in-progress (WIP) and completed contracts for HVAC and plumbing jobs, ensuring appropriate revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate job cost forecasting and profitability analysis.

General Ledger Management:

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness in posting transactions.
• Reconcile all accounts monthly, including bank accounts, AR/AP, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Lead and support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate closing.

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable:

• Assist with accounts payable coding to ensure appropriate allocations and prepaid expenses
• Assist with implementation of PO process
• Work with the operations team to ensure accurate billing based on contracts and work orders.

Inventory & Asset Management:

• Track and manage inventory levels for HVAC and plumbing materials, ensuring proper accounting and control of stock.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposal of assets.

Compliance and Audit Support:

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations, including tax filings and industry-specific requirements.
• Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits, providing requested documentation and reports.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices within the department.
• Work closely with other departments, including operations and procurement, to improve job costing accuracy and financial reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably within a fast-paced multi-location environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition in service-based industries.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach.