Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job 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.