Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant will support the financial operations of the company including month/year end close, financial and other related audits, budgeting, planning, and other financial matters. The role requires a detailed-oriented and analytical individual who can provide accurate financial reporting and support cross-functional teams.

• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes by ensuring all transactions are recorded and reconciled accurately, contributing to timely financial reporting.
• Responsible for posting general ledger entries, ensuring timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, verifying the accuracy and completeness of accounts, and investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Record daily bank transactions and perform monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring that all bank activities are properly reflected in the general ledger and that any discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Prepare and file sales and use taxes, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and submitting returns in a timely manner.
• Manage property tax filings, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submissions.
• Process and manage contractor and business license applications and renewals.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including maintaining accurate records of acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist in the preparation and publication of financial statements.
• Support year-end audit preparation by compiling and organizing necessary schedules, work papers, and reports for the external auditors.
• Perform Income Statement variance analysis, comparing actual performance to budgeted amounts, and assist in the budget preparation process to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
• Assist in generating ad-hoc financial reports for divisions/lines of business.
• Assist in monthly margin analysis at a financial statement level concerning projects and lines of business. Reporting on margin anomalies on business lines and overall company level.
• Support revenue and cost functions, assisting with the accurate allocation of revenue and cost to ensure proper financial reporting.
• Assist in ensuring tax compliance by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
• Work closely with the Accounting Director on financial analysis and various projects.
• Assist in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Reports to the Accounting Director

Career advancement at RSS is possible with all positions, but not guaranteed, and could be within the current department as well as other departments within the company.

RSS’ office is located in Sacramento, CA.

RSS pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employee’s knowledge, experience and skill level.

EOE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in the construction industry
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting functions, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting month-end close processes
• Experienced in analyzing financial statements, including Income Statements and Balance Sheets, with the ability to identify and clearly explain variances and trends
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas); experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics
• Familiarity with audit processes, supporting documentation, and coordination with external auditors
• Knowledge of sales and use tax, property tax, and business license filings
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies effectively
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills - comfortable interacting with project managers, operations staff, and senior leadership

• Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
• Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
• Required to sit at a desk work station for long and short periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift and carry at least 10 pounds.
• Occasionally required to walk and stand.
• Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read and interpret contract information and view information on a computer monitor.
• Required to use fingers and hands: type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.
• May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.