Senior Accountant

Behind every skyline is a community of Engineers.

At Jordan & Skala Engineers (JSE), our Accounting team plays an essential role in supporting the financial health and continued growth of our firm. Behind every successful engineering project is a team of professionals ensuring our financial operations run accurately, efficiently, and reliably.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant who can take ownership of key accounting functions, turn financial data into meaningful insights, and help strengthen the processes that support our project-based engineering business.

Reporting directly to the Controller, this position offers the opportunity to work independently, collaborate with leaders across the organization, and contribute to improvements in financial reporting and accounting operations. It’s an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in their work, and wants to continue developing toward broader accounting leadership responsibilities.

What you’ll do

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Take ownership of assigned month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and supporting schedules

• Prepare and reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving reconciling items

• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses for Controller review

• Perform variance and trend analyses to identify significant financial changes, unusual activity, and opportunities for improvement

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Project Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Support accounting activities related to JSE’s project-based engineering operations, including project costs, billings, revenue, work in progress (WIP), and unbilled receivables

• Assist with revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion calculations in accordance with established accounting policies

• Review project financial information for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness

• Support accounts receivable reporting, collection tracking, cash forecasting, and banking reconciliations

• Collaborate with project managers and operational leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and project accounting practices

Accounting Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate accounting data within Deltek Vantagepoint or the firm’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system

• Develop, review, and validate financial reports, researching discrepancies and resolving system-related issues

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls, and increase reporting efficiency

• Utilize Microsoft Excel, ERP reporting tools, and appropriate automation to streamline recurring accounting processes

• Document accounting procedures and help improve workflows, approval processes, and financial reporting practices

Cross-Functional Support & Compliance

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Payroll, and other internal departments to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audits, reviews, tax filings, and other financial reporting requirements

• Support internal controls, segregation of duties, and compliance with established accounting policies

• Provide backup support for key accounting functions and share technical knowledge with other Accounting team members

• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned

What will make you successful

Required

• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close processes

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting practices

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis, reporting, and data reconciliation

• Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify unusual trends, and interpret financial data

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to independently manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting professionals

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent progressively responsible accounting experience

• 4+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including hands-on involvement with financial close and reporting

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision

• Background in professional services, engineering, architecture, construction, or another project-based business environment

• Experience with project accounting, job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and revenue recognition

• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis

• Experience identifying and implementing improvements to accounting procedures, reporting, or internal controls

• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining a CPA license

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work and understanding the details behind the numbers. You’re someone who naturally investigates discrepancies, recognizes when something doesn’t look right, and takes initiative to find solutions rather than simply processing transactions.

You should be comfortable balancing detailed accounting responsibilities with broader financial analysis, communicating findings clearly, and identifying opportunities to make existing processes more accurate and efficient.

This is an experienced individual-contributor position with opportunities to provide technical guidance to colleagues, collaborate directly with company leadership, and gain experience that supports future accounting leadership responsibilities. We’re looking for someone who can work independently while remaining a dependable and collaborative member of the Accounting team.

Why join JSE?

Jordan & Skala Engineers is a great place to build a long-term career. We offer a family-friendly environment with competitive benefits, teleworking options, flexible PTO, wellness incentives, professional development, and more. You’ll be consistently challenged by interesting projects, and your opportunities will be limited only by your ambition. The sections below provide a general overview of the employee benefits and programs available to eligible Jordan & Skala Engineers employees.

Growth & Development

• JSE University
• In-house seminars & technical training
• Lunch & Learns
• Encouragement and support for professional licensure
• Financial assistance toward educational development

Helping You Maintain Balance

• Teleworking options
• PTO (Flexible Time Off Policy)
• Paid holidays (8)
• Paid time for employee’s birthday policy
• Paid bereavement leave
• Fitness incentive program
• Wellness programs
• Booster programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial

• 401(k) plan with competitive employer match
• Discretionary bonuses 3 times per year
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and employer contributions
• Financial seminars
• Competitive compensation

Insurance

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Company-paid employee vision & dental insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Voluntary plans (Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)

About Jordan & Skala Engineers

Jordan & Skala Engineers is a leading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering firm with regional design offices located throughout the United States. Jordan & Skala has grown to be one of the largest consulting engineering firms in the U.S., ranked by Consulting-Specifying Engineer trade publication as a top “MEP Giant” consistently since 2004.

Founded as a corporation in 1953, the firm has built a national client base by utilizing its considerable technical and personnel resources to deliver innovative designs on time and within budget.

In the professional engineering industry, there is no substitute for experience. Jordan & Skala Engineers has participated in the design and construction of thousands of buildings throughout the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean. Our firm is committed to providing innovative consulting engineering solutions for any project challenge.

Equal Opportunity & Important Applicant Notices

Jordan & Skala Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Visa Sponsorship: Jordan & Skala Engineers does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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