Senior Accountant

Western Specialty Contractors has established itself as the nation's largest specialty contractor in its field, celebrating over 106 years of excellence!We specialize in masonry and concrete restoration, as well as preventative waterproofing of buildings and structures. With offices nationwide, we are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team at our Home Office in St. Louis, MO.POSITION PURPOSEThe Senior Accountant will ensure operations receive proper training, and report on compliance with, corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Practices. Assist the Accounting Department and Regions in the collection, analysis and dissemination of profit and loss statements, job cost and other operating results. Provide financial oversight and administrative support to Operations in daily, monthly and annual operations and processes.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide Operations with training, communication, and monitoring of corporate standard operating procedures (SOPs).Train new hires in Operations in day to day financial activitiesProvide administrative assistance to Operations, such as job scheduling, help in bid preparation, subcontract documentation and review, and other special projectsResponsible for Operations month-end accounting close, including but not limited to reconciliation of job cost, G/L accounts, inventory reconciliation, system reports, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and entering required journal entriesCoordinate with the Corporate Accounting Department the establishment and tracking of approved accrualsMonitor A/R at branch locations and assist in collections of accountsAssist in calculation and payment of special checks for employees, such as layoffs and underpaymentsOversee all union master agreements and thorough understanding of specifications included in union bargaining agreementsOversee all union audits and assist other external audits by gathering information on employees and meeting with representatives to ensure payroll has been reported accuratelyAssist with the preparation of annual business plans and budgets for OperationsAssist the Corporate Accounting Department with interim and year-end audit procedures and information requestsAssist Operations with branch and Region employment, employee relations, EEOC, training and salary planningAdministrative Duties:

Typing correspondence, filingRequirementsBachelor’s Degree - Accounting/Finance required5-7 years experience with understanding of A/R, A/P, P/R, G/L and job cost through P & L preparation and analysisStrong PC skills and Microsoft office products - ERP System (Vista) would be beneficialGood Communicator with ability to deal with a variety of situationsGood organizational skillsGood follow up skillsAbility to travel (25-40%)BenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness ResourcesFamily Leave (Maternity