Insero Talent Solutions has partnered with an industry-leading and rapidly growing commercial and municipal utilities contractor in Rochester, NY.

Company Summary:

Our client has been operating for over 80 years and is one of the largest utilities contractors providing reliable, cost-effective services. They service over half of the United States as trusted industry experts delivering quality services on-time and within budget while adhering to the Company’s operating principles and ethical framework.

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for ensuring accurate reports and analysis in compliance with GAAP, including financial statements and reports, and participating in the year-end audit. The ideal candidate has current or prior public accounting experience, preferably a CPA with strong technical and lease accounting experience and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and posting journal entries to general ledger, timely and accurate account reconciliations.
• Participating in the month-end close process and analyzing financial data.
• Developing complex accounting analytics and analyses partnering with operations.
• Completing general accounting tasks.
• Collaborating with operations and accounting leadership.
• Researching and maintaining current knowledge of the standards, policies, practices and procedures of US GAAP.
• Maintaining strong internal controls.
• Prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously and completion in a timely manner.
• Assisting with maintenance of the general ledger system and related accounting.
• Establishing, documenting, and implementing approved policies and procedures to ensure a high degree of work is performed by the finance department.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and organized computer and paper files.
• Additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BS in Accounting, preferably a CPA and 3+ years of financial statement preparation and analysis experience, ideally in a public accounting firm.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office; expert Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Efficiently analyze and reconcile financial data.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize projects and tasks and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to identify and assess risk.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
• Ability to develop and manage staff.