Overview
Our company is a leading AV integration and Data Center construction firm seeking an experienced Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance team. This role owns the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger across multiple entities, supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations in a fast-paced, project-based construction environment. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, thrives on process and detail, and is comfortable partnering with Project Accountants, Operations, and Finance leadership.
Responsibilities
Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process for the general ledger across multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate close
Assist in the preparation of the monthly/quarterly/annual forecast
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, depreciation, intercompany transactions, and other standard/non-standard entries
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations across all entities, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Review and analyze trial balances, identifying and correcting misclassifications or unusual variances
Partner with the Project Accounting team to ensure job cost activity is properly reflected in the general ledger and reconciled to job cost reports and WIP schedules
Maintain and enforce the chart of accounts, ensuring consistency and proper mapping across entities
Support intercompany transactions and eliminations
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules
Support the Financial Controller with cash flow analysis, budget-to-actual variance reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis
Prepare audit schedules and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and tax preparers
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls, close efficiency, and reporting accuracy
Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff and Project Accountants on GL-related matters
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies across all entities
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive general ledger/accounting experience, including multi-entity environments
Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes
Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to work in-person, full-time, at the Rockville, MD office
Preferred:
CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
Experience in construction, AV integration, low-voltage, or data center industries
Experience with job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting
Experience with construction/ERP software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Procore, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar)
Public accounting background (audit or advisory)
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