Senior Accountant

Job Description: Senior Accountant

Location: Security-Widefield

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accounting & HR Administrator to oversee payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, HR administration, and construction accounting functions for multiple companies. This role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of accounting principles, and experience coordinating with banks, CPAs, attorneys, and insurance providers.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

• Process weekly accounts payable and maintain accurate job costing for project expenses.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, including monthly adjustments and year-end entries.
• Maintain cash disbursement and receipts journals in Excel for multiple companies.
• Prepare checks and process manual company payments as needed.
• Record lot sales in the appropriate company accounts.
• Prepare and track construction loan draws.
• Coordinate with banks regarding quarterly statements, deposits, and year-end tax returns.
• Assist with bond disclosure and energy benchmark reporting.
• Support junior accounting staff with accounting-related tasks and guidance.

Payroll & Human Resources

• Process weekly and semimonthly payrolls.
• Administer HR functions, including SIMPLE IRA plans.
• Prepare and file all required federal and state payroll reports.
• Maintain OSHA records and file workers compensation reports as required.

Tax, Insurance & Compliance

• Assist with tax planning and prepare year-end adjustments for all companies.
• Coordinate annually with CPA firms regarding tax return preparation.
• Manage company insurance renewals and submit documentation for insurance audits.
• Maintain insurance certificates and personal property declarations.
• Ensure compliance with federal reporting requirements and company policies.

Administrative & Coordination Duties

• Coordinate with company attorneys regarding documentation for financial and other business transactions.
• Manage bank deposits and related banking activities.
• Serve as liaison for reporting and compliance matters with external organizations and agencies.
• Perform additional administrative and accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting and payroll experience, preferably in construction or real estate industries.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, financial reporting, and job costing.
• Experience with construction accounting and loan draw administration preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA reporting, workers compensation reporting, and insurance audit processes.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Software & Technical Skills

• Experience with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, ideal but they can train.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Experience

• Construction, real estate accounting and property leasing experience
• Multi-company financial management
• Payroll and HR administration
• Regulatory and compliance reporting

Length: Direct Placement

Pay: $60K- $85K (depending upon experience)

Schedule: Monday-Thursday (8:00 AM- 5:00 PM) and Friday (8:00 AM- 12:00 PM)