Senior Corporate Accountant

Company: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Responsibilities: Brasfield & Gorrie has a challenging opportunity available for a Senior Corporate Accountant in Birmingham, Alabama. The Senior Corporate Accountant will play a key role in the monthly accounting and reporting of the company's financial statements. Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following:

• Participate in the preparation, analysis and reporting of the company's monthly and annual financial statements
• Manage accounting of the company's diverse investment portfolio consisting of marketable securities and alternative investments, working closely with the company's finance team and investment advisors
• Help drive the department's long-term goals of incorporating new technologies and automation tools into our everyday job responsibilities
• Review and oversee the company's consolidation and subsidiary accounting
• Provide support for the annual external audit
• Assist in various areas of the monthly accounting close and reconciliation process
• Learn and serve as back-up for ERP system maintenance as it relates to accounting and financial reporting
• Improve and modernize the documentation of the Accounting department's processes and controls
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the company's financial reporting packages
• Learn and serve as back-up for other positions within the Accounting department
• Assist with special projects Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience:
  • • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
    • Minimum of 2 years in public accounting or minimum of 5 years in corporate accounting
    • CPA and/or CCIFP preferred
    • Technology expertise including strong proficiency in Excel required
    • Demonstrate a never-ending desire for continuous improvement
    • Construction or investment accounting experience is a positive
    • Interest in growing into a leadership role within the department
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Highly organized and detail oriented
    • Ability to multi-task and problem solve while meeting competing deadlines
    • Knowledge of existing company software products, including JD Edwards - E-1, Workday Adaptive and Crystal reporting is a positive
    • Experience in Alteryx, Smartsheet, Power BI and/or with RPA is a positive The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities

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