Senior Accountant

Description

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.

Summary of Duties 

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting our accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial information. Working closely with the Assistant Controller, you will take ownership of critical accounting processes, contribute to a timely and accurate financial close, and help drive efficiencies across the department. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Primary Responsibilities 

Financial Close & Reporting

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform timely and accurate reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including cash, accruals, fixed assets, prepaids, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist in producing monthly financial statements, schedules, KPIs, and internal reporting packages.
• Support the Assistant Controller in executing the month-end and year-end close schedule.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit-ready schedules, supporting documentation, and analyses for external auditors.
• Assist with property tax filings, sales and use tax returns, and other compliance reporting.
• Help maintain internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of assets and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Respond to requests from internal departments (Marketing, IT, HR, Supply Chain, etc.) by providing accurate financial data and analysis.
• Assist the Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller in delivering financial insights to Business Unit leadership.
• Support accounts payable, cash management, and other operational accounting functions as needed.

Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and update accounting systems, supporting upgrades, testing, and enhancements under the direction of the Assistant Controller.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve accuracy and efficiency in daily workflows.
• Participate in the implementation and training of new accounting tools and process improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation of processes and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing the annual budget and periodic forecasts by gathering data, validating inputs, and performing variance analyses.
• Provide analytical support to the Assistant Controller during budget review cycles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Experience and Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s a plus).
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.
• CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with high accuracy.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Accountability

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.  
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
• RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation and CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens.

Minimum Physical Requirements:  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
• Occasionally you may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

What Sets RK Industries Apart 

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental  

• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition  

• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards  

• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation  

• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University  & RK Apprenticeship Program  

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law