Senior Project Accountant

The SLS Senior Project Accountant works directly with the project team(s) to oversee the financial functions necessary for profitable completion of the assigned project(s). The SLS Senior Project Accountant has direct responsibility for all AP, AR, and compliance management processes. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, an effective communicator and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The SLS Senior Project Accountant position will report directly to the SLS Division Controller, or her designee, and ensure integration of financial accounting and treasury management practices, as necessary at the direction of the SLS VP of Accounting and/or Financial Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up and manages project AP, AR, financial tracking and reporting of assigned projects.
• Ensures compliance with the Company's financial policies and procedures, including revenue recognition and payables processing.
• Manages project document repositories and contract compliance.
• Manages operational data maintaining accuracy and integrity.
• Works with Financial Controller to set up internal control systems and develop and maintain proper policies for financial reporting.
• Reviews financial data monthly to ensure completeness of the data
• Produces monthly owner draw requests/bills and presents them as required.
• Reviews monthly subcontractor/vendor pay requests against contract expectations related to budget & required support.
• Understands and manages job overhead costs (payroll hours, office supplies, consumables, etc.)
• Analyzes and forecasts project profitability, revenue, budgets, and margin.
• Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
• Supports management in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting, analysis requests and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of related accounting experience supporting project-based or government contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in complex construction programs preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel (Xlookups/Vlookups and Pivots are minimum expectations).
• Preferred to be on-site daily in Galveston, TX.

Preferred

• Experience with CMIC and/or Textura preferred.
• Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting government audits.
• Proven ability to create and document accounting processes and controls.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Physical Demands:

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to shape and implement accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborative local team and strong mentorship.
• Comprehensive benefits package:

1. • Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
   • Health insurance
   • Dental insurance
   • Vision insurance
   • Company-paid disability and life insurance
   • Voluntary life insurance
   • Paid sick time
   • Paid time off
   • Fitness Reimbursement
   • Employee Assistance Program

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.