# Senior Accountant

**Company:** [Benchmark Utility Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/otCpK5sj7ywU7VGFDR86RQ.md)
**Location:** Sterling, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Accounting & Finance

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## Description

Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build and underground utility construction firm with over 500 completed projects and a heavy focus on mission-critical infrastructure. We operate with high standards across every function — including how we manage our financial records and reporting. Our accounting team is lean, capable, and operates at a level of precision that matches the complexity of our project-based business.

**The Role**

The Senior Accountant works directly with the Controller to maintain accurate financial records, manage the month-end close process, and support the financial infrastructure that drives operational decision-making. This role handles fixed asset accounting, project invoicing support, lease accounting under ASC 842, key balance sheet reconciliations, and a range of general accounting responsibilities across a growing, multi-state construction business. If you’re someone who takes the accuracy of financial records personally and thrives in a fast-moving, project-based environment — this role is built for you.

**What You’ll Do**

-   Prepare and post month-end journal entries including accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications
-   Maintain and reconcile balance sheet schedules for prepaids, deposits, accruals, and other accounts
-   Review the general ledger for trends, errors, and unusual activity; investigate and resolve abnormalities
-   Record debt funding, track debt balances, and assist with lender covenant reporting
-   Record weekly payroll journal entries and track unpaid deductions
-   Support monthly project invoice entry, AIA rollforward reconciliation, and change order processing in Spectrum
-   Record fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and trade-ins per GAAP; maintain the fixed asset register and prepare monthly depreciation entries
-   Set up lease amortization schedules and record ROU assets and lease liabilities under ASC 842
-   Review monthly credit card statements for proper coding, receipt capture, and policy compliance
-   Prepare supporting schedules for the annual review or audit
-   Reconcile monthly benefit invoices against ADP enrollment data
-   Identify control gaps, maintain accounting procedure documentation, and assist with process improvements
-   Assist with statutory filings including business licenses, business personal property tax filings, and vehicle property filings across multiple jurisdictions

## Requirements

**What We’re Looking For**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
-   Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
-   Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
-   Excellent attention to detail — you catch errors before they become problems
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment
-   High level of integrity, dependability, and results orientation
-   Strong written and verbal communication skills

**Bonus Points**

-   5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
-   Experience in construction, utilities, or a project-based industry
-   Proficiency with Spectrum or a comparable construction accounting platform
-   Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting
-   CPA license — preferred but not required

## Benefits

-   A lean, capable finance team where your work has direct visibility and impact
-   Broad scope — you’ll cover general accounting, project accounting, fixed assets, leasing, and more
-   A stable, growing company with a 500+ project track record and a clear growth trajectory
-   Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a leadership team that values precision and accountability

_**Benchmark Utility Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**_