Senior Accountant - Western Construction Group

Western Specialty Contractors has established itself as the nation's largest specialty contractor in its field, celebrating over 106 years of excellence!

We specialize in masonry and concrete restoration, as well as preventative waterproofing of buildings and structures. With offices nationwide, we are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team at our Home Office in St. Louis, MO.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Accountant will ensure operations receive proper training, and report on compliance with, corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Practices. Assist the Accounting Department and Regions in the collection, analysis and dissemination of profit and loss statements, job cost and other operating results. Provide financial oversight and administrative support to Operations in daily, monthly and annual operations and processes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Operations with training, communication, and monitoring of corporate standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Train new hires in Operations in day to day financial activities
• Provide administrative assistance to Operations, such as job scheduling, help in bid preparation, subcontract documentation and review, and other special projects
• Responsible for Operations month-end accounting close, including but not limited to reconciliation of job cost, G/L accounts, inventory reconciliation, system reports, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and entering required journal entries
• Coordinate with the Corporate Accounting Department the establishment and tracking of approved accruals
• Monitor A/R at branch locations and assist in collections of accounts
• Assist in calculation and payment of special checks for employees, such as layoffs and underpayments
• Oversee all union master agreements and thorough understanding of specifications included in union bargaining agreements
• Oversee all union audits and assist other external audits by gathering information on employees and meeting with representatives to ensure payroll has been reported accurately
• Assist with the preparation of annual business plans and budgets for Operations
• Assist the Corporate Accounting Department with interim and year-end audit procedures and information requests
• Assist Operations with branch and Region employment, employee relations, EEOC, training and salary planning
• Administrative Duties:  Typing correspondence, filing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting/Finance required
• 5-7 years experience with understanding of A/R, A/P, P/R, G/L and job cost through P & L preparation and analysis
• Strong PC skills and Microsoft office products - ERP System (Vista) would be beneficial
• Good Communicator with ability to deal with a variety of situations
• Good organizational skills
• Good follow up skills
• Ability to travel (25-40%)

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Family Leave (Maternity