Accountant, Senior-WA

The Senior Accountant is responsible for GAAP accounting for a project-based service group. A successful Senior accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles. This position works directly with the Project and Department leadership to ensure the financial success of the business unit and timely accurate reporting. As such, strong communication skills and ability to lead are critical attributes.

o Complete month-end close tasks in a timely manner to ensure that accruals are accurate, and project accounting is in compliance with GAAP.
o Monthly reconcile costs against budget and lead spend/performance meeting with project and department leadership.
o Report monthly on Cost center variances to budget/forecast and communicate to management in a timely manner to define corrective efforts needed.
o Support the Finance manager on budgeting and forecasting for the Novinium business Unit.
o Maintain the Monthly Direct Margin and Forecast Accuracy reporting and work with project and department leadership to create improved financial acumen and forecast accuracy.
o Provide guidance and training to field and corporate personnel in accounting policies and procedures
o Support audit requests by internal and external audit groups.
o Work with Operations to complete Pro-forma and IRR calculations for capital requests and manage the capitalization process.
o Ad-Hoc reporting and projects to support Management decision making needs and the financial needs of the business Unit.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Specialized Degree: Accounting
Years of Experience: 5+; 3+ with CPA certification 5+ with no certification
Field of Expertise: Accounting

Preferred Certificates: CPA
Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, & Certificates:
* Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions and approaches for problem-solving and decision-making.
* Strong/Advanced Excel skills
* Ability to work with little supervision and to make appropriate decisions.
* Ability to process work with a high level of accuracy.
* Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Ability to establish priorities and organize efficiently.
* Enthusiasm for learning and demonstrates initiative.
* SAP or other ERP Experience
* % Completion Accounting Experience a plus
* Strong time management and organization skills are a must

Reports To (Supervisor Title): Manager, FP&A
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No
Travel: Domestic % of Time: Up to 25%
Workplace Setting: In Office /On-Site (4+ days a week)