Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Accountant to join their team in Connecticut. This role is pivotal for managing and overseeing financial operations within a manufacturing or construction environment. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in cost accounting, project-based accounting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations including job costing, inventory accounting, and WIP (Work-In-Progress) schedules.
• Prepare and maintain job cost reports, variance analysis, and project margin tracking to ensure compliance with financial standards.
• Conduct detailed billings vs. costs analysis and construction contract compliance assessments.
• Participate in audits, including job site/project audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls.
• Utilize ERP/accounting systems to manage financial data and generate reports.
• Support project-based accounting, including revenue recognition under the percentage-of-completion method.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance financial processes and systems for efficiency.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field (required).
• CPA certification (preferred; in progress acceptable).
• Knowledge of construction-specific accounting standards and cost accounting principles (strongly preferred).

Experience

• 4+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing and/or construction environment.
• Hands-on experience with job costing, inventory accounting, and WIP schedules.
• Exposure to project-based accounting, including revenue recognition under the percentage-of-completion method.
• Prior involvement in audits, including job site/project audits and internal controls.

Required Work Hours

Monday to Friday, during the 1st shift.

Benefits

Details regarding benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Additional Details

Salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.