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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support capital accounting, financial reporting, and close activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Austin, Texas. This role will focus on maintaining accurate asset records, applying capitalization standards, and ensuring financial data is complete, well-supported, and audit-ready. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with finance and operational teams to monitor project spending, analyze results, and strengthen accounting processes.
Job Responsibility
Oversee capital addition activity to ensure records meet documentation standards and applicable accounting guidelines
Apply capitalization criteria consistently, validating that qualifying costs are properly recorded and supported
Review completed projects each month and reclassify lower-value unitized items in accordance with established thresholds
Track capital spending for both internal growth initiatives and acquired operations, maintaining accurate asset-related reporting
Prepare journal entries for accruals, adjustments, and account reclassifications to support accurate monthly results
Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts for assigned entities, investigating discrepancies and resolving variances promptly
Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including analysis of financial statement accuracy
Partner with accounting, engineering, operations, and state leadership to monitor project status, asset tracking, and spending trends
Maintain audit-ready schedules and supporting documentation while assisting with audit preparation and risk reduction efforts
Contribute to budgeting, variance analysis, ad hoc reporting, and process improvement initiatives that enhance capital accounting workflows
Requirements
Strong experience with month-end close and financial statement support in a corporate accounting environment
Hands-on knowledge of asset accounting, including asset additions, capitalization, allocation, and inventory tracking
Ability to prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and analyze general ledger activity with a high level of accuracy
Experience supporting audits through organized documentation and well-maintained accounting records
Proven ability to review capital expenditures and monitor project-related costs across multiple stakeholders
Solid understanding of internal controls, accrual accounting, and balance sheet account analysis
Proficiency in financial analysis, budget monitoring, and variance reporting
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain financial adjustments and work effectively across teams
What we offer
medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time