Senior Accountant at Hays Electrical Services

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliations, Analytical Skills, Mentoring, GAAP Compliance, ERP Systems, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvements, Budgeting, Forecasting, Job Cost Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Asset Management, Audit Preparation, Team Leadership, Attention to Detail

Industry

Construction

Description

With over 18 years of experience and hundreds of million-dollar projects completed, Hays Electrical Services provides excellent service to customers in hospitality, commercial and solar industry. Hays Electrical Services approaches each project with a cooperative mindset, working with business owners, contractors, and subcontractors towards the common goal – successful project delivery. Position Overview: The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing financial reporting, streamlining account reconciliations, and leading the training and development of junior accounting staff. This role is critical to ensuring timely and accurate financial closings and supports broader finance initiatives through insightful analysis and process improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical acumen, hands-on accounting experience, and a passion for mentoring others. Key Responsibilities: Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing procedures. Analyze financial data and trends to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making. Identify and implement process improvements for faster, more accurate reconciliations and financial closings. Train and mentor junior accounting staff, standardizing procedures and promoting best practices. Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies. Assist in the preparation of internal and external audit materials. Coordinate with operations and project teams to ensure accurate job cost reporting and revenue recognition. Manage fixed asset schedules, depreciation, accruals, and prepaid expenses. Support the Controller and CFO with ad hoc reports and special projects. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or progress toward certification is a plus. Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the construction or contracting industry. Strong financial analysis skills with experience in streamlining close and reconciliation processes. Demonstrated ability to train, lead, or mentor accounting team members. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, Sage, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros). Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards. High attention to detail, integrity, and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Leadership development and continuing education opportunities. Dynamic and supportive work environment within a fast-growing company. Join a company that’s building more than just electrical systems—join a team committed to excellence and innovation. If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are ready to contribute your skills to the team at Hays Electrical Services, we encourage you to apply. Join us in providing exceptional service for our clients and supporting our company's operations. Apply now!

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will manage financial reporting, streamline account reconciliations, and lead the training of junior accounting staff. This role is critical for ensuring timely and accurate financial closings and supporting broader finance initiatives.