Job Title: Senior Accountant

Description

Savage and Son, Inc. is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring strong accounting practices across our commercial and industrial construction operations.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized accounting professional who understands the complexities of construction accounting, enjoys improving processes, and can balance detailed transactional work with broader financial analysis. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities, identifies opportunities for improvement, and contributes to the continued development of our accounting operations.

Why Work for Us?

For over 133 years, our history has been the foundation, not the finish line. We are currently investing in a multi-generational strategy, optimizing our world class operations and modernizing our brand to ensure our legacy remains as vibrant in the next century as it was in the last. At Savage and Son, we don’t just rest on our reputation; we build upon it.

This is a rare opportunity to join an established industry leader during a period of intentional, high level growth.

At Savage and Son, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to maintaining a collaborative, supportive work environment where employees are respected, encouraged to contribute ideas, and provided opportunities to grow professionally.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• • Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and supporting financial documentation.
  • Lead assigned portions of the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and completed within established timelines.
  • Prepare, review, and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Analyze financial results, identify discrepancies, and provide recommendations for corrective action.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
  • Support the Controller and Deputy CFO with financial analysis, reporting, and special projects.

Construction Accounting & Job Cost Management

• • Monitor and reconcile construction job costs, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project-related expenses.
  • Review job cost reports to ensure expenses are accurately allocated to the appropriate projects and cost codes.
  • Support the preparation and analysis of work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and related financial reporting.
  • Assist with percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Collaborate with project managers and operational leadership to identify and resolve job cost discrepancies.
  • Review project financial information to support accurate forecasting, cost analysis, and profitability reporting.
  • Assist with construction billing reconciliations, including progress billings, retainage, and contract-related accounting activities.
  • Monitor project-related accounting transactions to ensure consistency with contractual requirements and internal accounting procedures.

Account Reconciliation & Financial Controls

• • Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations and assigned general ledger account reconciliations.
  • Monitor accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
  • Identify and investigate unusual transactions, account variances, and reconciliation discrepancies.
  • Support the development and maintenance of effective internal accounting controls.
  • Ensure financial transactions are supported by appropriate documentation and approval processes.
  • Assist with internal and external audits, including preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
  • Maintain organized accounting records in accordance with company retention requirements.

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll Coordination

• • Provide accounting support and oversight for assigned accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  • Review transactions to ensure accurate general ledger coding and proper financial reporting.
  • Assist with reconciling customer accounts, vendor balances, retainage, and outstanding financial obligations.
  • Coordinate with payroll personnel to ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of payroll expenses, liabilities, and related general ledger accounts.
  • Support reconciliation of union-related payroll costs, benefit contributions, and other labor-related accounting obligations, as applicable.
  • Identify opportunities to improve transaction accuracy, processing efficiency, and reconciliation procedures.

Financial Analysis & Operational Support

• • Prepare financial schedules, variance analyses, and management reports.
  • Assist with annual budgeting and periodic financial forecasting.
  • Analyze trends in operating expenses, project costs, and financial performance.
  • Provide accounting information and analysis to support management decisions.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to ensure accurate expense classification and reporting.
  • Identify financial inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improved cost management.

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization

• • Evaluate existing accounting workflows and recommend improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
  • Support the optimization of accounting software, reporting tools, and financial processes.
  • Assist in developing standardized accounting procedures, reconciliation templates, and financial reporting practices.
  • Participate in accounting system enhancements, implementations, and process automation initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and strengthen data integrity.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration between Accounting, Operations, Payroll, Human Resources, and other departments.

Team Collaboration & Professional Accountability

• • Serve as a knowledgeable accounting resource for other team members.
  • Provide guidance and support to accounting personnel regarding reconciliations, accounting procedures, and transaction accuracy.
  • Assist in reviewing the work of junior accounting staff, as assigned.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with project managers, department leaders, and company leadership.
  • Communicate financial discrepancies, concerns, and recommendations in a clear and professional manner.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and employee information.

What You Bring to the Table

Education & Experience

• • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
  • Experience in construction accounting, including job costing, WIP reporting, and project financial analysis, strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Experience supporting financial statement preparation and external audits.
  • CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus but not required.

Technical Skills

• • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, financial analysis, and complex reconciliations.
  • Experience working with accounting software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  • Familiarity with construction accounting systems and project cost reporting preferred.
  • Understanding of construction revenue recognition, retainage, progress billing, and job cost accounting.
  • Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies or trends.
  • Strong understanding of accounting controls, financial documentation, and reconciliation procedures.
  • Experience with accounting system implementations, reporting enhancements, or process automation is beneficial.

Professional Skills

• • Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established reporting deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with the accounting team.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify problems, evaluate solutions, and implement improvements.
  • Strong professional judgment and commitment to confidentiality.
  • Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to organizational growth.

Core Competencies

Financial Accuracy & Accountability: Maintains accurate records, takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, and ensures financial information is reliable and complete.

Analytical Thinking: Evaluates financial information, identifies trends and discrepancies, and uses sound reasoning to develop practical solutions.

Attention to Detail: Demonstrates precision in accounting transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and documentation.

Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.

Collaboration & Communication: Works effectively with accounting personnel, operational teams, and leadership to support shared business objectives.

Organization & Time Management: Effectively prioritizes responsibilities, manages competing deadlines, and maintains consistent work quality.

Integrity & Confidentiality: Demonstrates ethical judgment, protects sensitive financial information, and maintains the highest standards of professional conduct.

Adaptability & Continuous Improvement: Embraces evolving technologies, business processes, and organizational needs while maintaining a commitment to professional development.

Savage and Son, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We build the future by honoring the best of our past.