Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior AccountantLocation: El Paso, TXJob Type: Full-timeWork Arrangement: On-site

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Role Overview:Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee accounting operations, maintain general ledger accuracy, manage month-end and year-end closing activities, and support financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the full accounting cycle, account reconciliations, job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and financial analysis, preferably within the construction, telecommunications, engineering, or another project-based industry.
Key Responsibilities:Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and closing checklists.Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accurate transaction classification.Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.Maintain job costing and WIP reports, including cost-to-complete, percentage of completion, over/under billings, and project margin analysis.Review and allocate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs to appropriate jobs and cost codes.Oversee accounts payable, including invoice coding, approval compliance, vendor records, and payment processing.Oversee accounts receivable, customer invoicing, cash application, aging reports, and collection follow-ups.Support project billing and progress claims, including retainage, lien waivers, and contract-required documentation.Assist with payroll accounting, labor allocation, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.Prepare financial statements, management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.Support external audits, tax filings, insurance audits, and compliance documentation.Maintain internal controls and accurate accounting records.Collaborate with management and project teams to support budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and process improvements.
Qualifications:5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the full accounting cycle.Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, cost codes, project billing, and margin analysis.Experience in construction, telecommunications, engineering, or another project-based industry is strongly preferred.Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and financial reporting.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data reconciliation.Experience with ERP and accounting systems; Odoo experience is a plus.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.CPA or CMA certification, or active candidacy, is a plus.Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred.Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet strict reporting deadlines.
Additional Details:Primarily office-based role, with occasional visits to warehouses, company facilities, and project sites.Standard Monday–Friday daytime schedule, with flexibility during month-end close, year-end close, and audit periods. xzbcwsv Benefits and other employment details can be discussed during the recruitment process.