UES · 11 hours ago
Senior Accountant
UES is a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection. The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing high-complexity account areas, leading financial reporting and audits, and driving process improvements while mentoring junior team members.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of complex journal entries and account reconciliations, including areas such as goodwill, equity, debt, and acquisition accounting
Manage full-cycle monthly and quarterly close activities for multiple entities or business units, ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy
Oversee the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements, providing commentary and recommendations to leadership
Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, coordinating audit efforts, resolving technical issues, and ensuring timely submission of audit deliverables
Drive integration and alignment of accounting systems and processes for acquired companies or system upgrades
Research and interpret accounting guidance to assess implications of new transactions or accounting standards
Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, automation, and internal controls within accounting processes
Train, mentor, and review the work of junior and mid-level accountants, promoting technical development and consistency
Collaborate with FP&A and finance leadership on reporting enhancements and cross-functional strategic projects
Provide technical accounting expertise and influence policy updates, documentation, and risk mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of complex accounts and exposure to technical accounting matters
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with experience preparing or reviewing consolidated financial statements and supporting audits
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
Proven ability to lead aspects of month-end and year-end close, acquisition integration, and audit coordination
Demonstrated success identifying process improvements, implementing controls, and driving standardization
Strong analytical and project management skills; capable of interpreting financial guidance and influencing accounting policy
Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills; experience training, guiding, or reviewing work for junior team members
Ability to manage complex deliverables independently while contributing to cross-functional initiatives
Preferred
CPA strongly preferred
Experience with system implementations or integrations is a plus
Company
UES
UES provides personalized engineering, environmental, testing and inspection services to clients across the United States.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-29Acquired
Recent News
2024-05-21
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