Senior Staff Accountant at Dashiell

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility power generation industrial renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies design and engineering maintenance and testing program management construction and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering Construction and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at . Job Title: Senior Staff AccountantJob Location: 12301 Kurland Drive Houston TX 77034Primary Function:To work closely with the operations group providing timely and accurate information reporting and is responsible for all phases of project accounting including but not limited to job cost and profitability analysis research and communication with project managers and senior management on project &ResponsibilitiesEmployee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:Review divisional job performances including cost (committed and uncommitted) billing revenue recognition contract value and job setup etc.Full AR cycle review and management including billing aging and cash receiptsWork closely with operational personnel (Division VP Project and Construction Managers) to evaluate job progress performance and profitabilityProvide financial reports (including month-end) to a wide variety of personnel including company executives field personnel mid-level management and corporate representativesOrganize and evaluate intra- and inter-company transactionsProduce month-end journal entries allocations and reconciliationsMonth-end cost accrual review and processingCompile and review monthly fixed asset documentsReview and provide analysis for month-end rate letter WIPAnalyzing and interpreting month-end POC performance worksheets for revenue recognition and accuracResponsible for monthly forecasting of divisional performance including analysis and reviewMaintain job attributes for monthly reportingDevelop and maintain detailed analysis on ad-hoc requestsOrganize and review documentation for internal and external audit visitsAssist in the development/enhancement of project reportingWork with project managers on billing verification collection matters and troubleshooting problemsEnsure established internal control processes are adhered to and provide input where improvement may be madeAssist in other projects as needed at both the divisional level and company-wideMinimum Qualifications / ExperienceBachelors degree in accounting is required. Minimum 8 years experience of progressively responsible experience in accounting. CPA license and experience within a project driven organization is preferred. Possess skills in the following areas:Knowledge of accounting for construction projects under the percentage of completion (POC) methodStrong understanding of current SOX environment and requirementsPOC and Non-POC accounting experience including time and materials/rate letter and cost plusExperience with enterprise software (Hyperion/Essbase) StarBuilder and JD Edwards is preferredStrong understanding of all accounting functions and back office processesStrong computer software skills including MS Office (particularly Excel)Ability to prioritize and multitask in order to meet deadlinesStrong detail-oriented review and analytical skillsExcellent interpersonal communications and organizational skillsPhysical Requirements:This position requires minimal physical effort.Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a dayWhile performing the duties of this job the employee will primarily work indoors with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)Working extended hours including weekends may be required periodically.May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.Equal Employment OpportunityDashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance accidental death & dismemberment insurance long term disability insurance and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs with corresponding FSA or HSA dental vision supplemental life insurance short-term disability insurance critical illness insurance group accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance a 401(k) with immediate vesting and more!Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters please.Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Balance Sheet Reconciliation,General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,QuickBooks,Pivot tables,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Microsoft Dynamics GP Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Accounting Experience: years Vacancy: 1