Proudly family-owned and operated, Vasco employs over 200 employees, who collectively contribute to a corporate atmosphere that prioritizes family values. We recruit, train, empower, and retain outstanding, quality people, and provide a place where our employees are proud to come to work every day. As a contractor and employer of choice, The Vasco Group has maintained a reputation for demonstrated expertise, professionalism, and strong customer service since 1967.
The Senior Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. The Senior Accountant will be significantly involved in all monthly close activities and report to the VP of Finance. This position includes an opportunity for growth within the Company and has a clear path for future promotions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Perform a first-level review of common areas requiring revisions for monthly close
- Maintain monthly close checklist and follow-up with accounting staff on areas past due
- Assist the CFO and VP of Finance with drafting and enforcing accounting policies for the finance and accounting staff across the organization
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
- Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
- Maintains the general ledger.
- Sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
- Works with accounting staff to ensure invoices are properly coded to the correct accounts.
- Performs monthly close journal entries.
- Owns fixed assets and lease accounting journal entries. Liaises with external accountants to provide documentation for new fixed assets and leases.
- Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Balances all intercompany transactions on a monthly basis and posts any required adjusting entries.
- Assists VP of Finance with assembling schedules associated with monthly close, such as work in process.
- Works with department leads to ensure all monthly accruals are recorded to the proper period.
- Provides recommended process improvements to help streamline monthly financial close.
- Assists with implementing and maintaining controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk and avoid errors.
- Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
- Assists VP of Finance with relevant tax filings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Highly proficient with accounting software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is required.
- Three to five years of accounting experience required.
- CPA, public accounting experience, and/or relevant industry accounting experience is required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
We care about our employees and the work environment; therefore, Vasco Asphalt participates in the Drug Free Workplace Program. You must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as random tests throughout the year. Vasco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person