Regional Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Regional Senior Accountant supports accurate financial reporting, timely close activities, and effective accounting controls for assigned operating units. The position independently prepares assigned accounting work, reviews financial and project information, investigates discrepancies, and escalates significant issues to the Regional Controller. Working with operating unit accounting staff and operational leaders, the position provides training, analysis, and practical accounting support. Assignments vary by operating unit needs and priorities established by the Regional Controller.

Month End Close and Reconciliations

•  Complete assigned close checklists and deliver accurate accounting schedules and entries within established deadlines.

•  Prepare and record approved journal entries for depreciation, prepaid expenses, insurance, rebates, intercompany transactions, bad debt reserves, and other assigned accounts; maintain supporting documentation.

•  Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations, including receivables, payables, and other accounts; investigate differences and resolve or escalate outstanding items.

•  Reconcile project costs and work in progress (WIP) reports to the general ledger and submit reconciliations for Regional Controller review.

•  Review indirect costs and selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for unusual activity, coding errors, and significant variances.

Construction and Project Accounting

•  Participate in cost-to-complete (CTC) meetings and review WIP schedules for completeness, accuracy, and significant changes in estimated project profitability.

•  Investigate project cost discrepancies, margin changes, and significant overbilling and underbilling balances; communicate findings to the Regional Controller and operating unit leaders.

•  Prepare and document project adjustments and accruals, including service and production revenue and uninstalled materials, for appropriate review and approval before recording.

•  Prepare over/under billing and over/under absorbed cost entries; support the Regional Controller in reviewing burden rates and cost allocation methods.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

•  Prepare and coordinate forecasts with operating units according to the established regional reporting schedule; review assumptions and explain significant changes.

•  Analyze financial results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, including revenue, project margins, and overhead expenses.

•  Review receivables aging, retainage, and working capital trends; identify issues and coordinate follow-up with operating unit staff.

Internal Controls Audit and Compliance

•  Follow company accounting policies and approval requirements; maintain supporting documentation and escalate control gaps or accounting discrepancies.

•  Support internal, external, and tax audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and assisting with resolution of findings.

•  Coordinate assigned tax reporting, filings, and reconciliations with Corporate and operating unit staff; escalate discrepancies and deadline concerns.

•  Review assigned payroll reconciliations and support payroll reporting and backup needs in coordination with operating units that process payroll locally.

•  Support inventory controls and maintain assigned fixed asset, operating lease, vehicle, and trailer schedules, including additions and disposals.

•  Review credit card, fuel card, and store account activity for appropriate coding, documentation, and unusual transactions; communicate exceptions.

Training and Regional Support

•  Train and guide operating unit accounting staff on close procedures, reconciliations, accounting systems, and company policies.

•  Maintain assigned checklists and trackers; help standardize processes and improve reporting efficiency across operating units.

•  Provide backup for assigned regional and operating unit accounting functions and collaborate across teams without direct supervisory authority.

•  Support the Regional Controller with acquisition integration, accounting process changes, and other assigned projects.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least four years of progressive accounting experience.

•  Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

•  Construction accounting experience, including job costing, WIP, and cost-to-complete analysis, strongly preferred; relevant manufacturing accounting experience considered.

•  Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

•  Working knowledge of in-house payroll processes, payroll reconciliations, and payroll tax reporting.

•  Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to explain accounting issues to non-accounting colleagues and manage deadlines across multiple operating units.

•  Ability to work independently, train and influence others, and support process improvements and organizational change. CPA or CMA designation preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions

Work model: On-site/in-office full-time.
Travel: Up to 25% to support regional operating units.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Tecta America offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.