Position Summary

The Senior Accountant (Division) ensures accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which will include a focus on accounts payable, and any other transactions as required of the business. Supports tracking purchase orders and processes payments that come into the company's accounting department from suppliers or customers. This position also provides a high level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers.

Position Details

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which may include accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
• Conduct regular account reconciliation for assigned area to assure accuracy of records.
• Research and resolve difficult accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Follow appropriate policies and procedures to assure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Provide individual instruction as needed to ensure users understand processes related to their financial transactions.
• Assist in improvement and/or development of internal processes and procedures.
• Provide coaching and/or training to Staff Accountants.
• Cross-train in other areas to broaden knowledge of Southland accounting and financial processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer **** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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