Senior Accountant

Job Description Chesapeake Search Partners has been engaged by a growing mechanical contracting firm to identify a Senior Accountant for their organization. The Senior Accountant will serve as a key partner to the Controller, supporting daily accounting operations while progressively assuming broader financial oversight responsibilities. This role is designed as a succession-track position, providing meaningful exposure to payroll compliance, banking operations, general ledger management, audit coordination, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Banking & Daily Cash Management

• Review daily bank transactions and monitor cash activity.
• Post ACH payments received from customers.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor ACH debits for SUTA taxes to ensure timely and accurate processing. Accounts Payable & Recurring Expense Management
• Schedule and post recurring payments (insurance, utilities, professional services, etc.).
• Post auto-pay invoices as cash payments in A/P upon bank clearance.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and reasonableness (including auditing Integrity Data invoices). Payroll Processing & Tax Compliance
• Review weekly payroll input and ensure proper G/L mapping of deductions.
• Verify net pay distributions for irregularities.
• Reconcile year-end payroll totals to quarterly 941s.
• Print and distribute W-2s and 1099s annually. Employee Deductions, Loans & Benefits Administration
• Coordinate company vehicle ticket deductions and track via spreadsheet.
• Generate employee loan documents, issue checks, and monitor amortization schedules.
• Review weekly health insurance claim reports for anomalies.
• Sort and allocate monthly health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance bills by division.
• Manage PPO forms, child support notices, garnishments, and corresponding payroll deductions. General Ledger, Reporting & Audit Support
• Post journal entries in GP, including insurance claims and tax liabilities.
• Reconcile A/P and A/R subledgers to the General Ledger monthly.
• Prepare and send monthly A/R outstanding reports to FNB.
• Prepare audit worksheets and documentation for workers' compensation audits and accounting reviews.
• Respond to unemployment claims and compliance inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction or mechanical contracting preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing and multi-state tax compliance required.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger structure and account reconciliations.
• Experience with ERP systems (GP preferred).
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Comfort operating in a hands-on, deadline-driven environment.
• Process-oriented with internal control awareness.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential payroll matters.
• Growth mindset aligned with succession planning objectives.