Senior Staff Accountant

Shawmut Design and Construction is the #1 Place to Work in Massachusetts according to the Boston Business Journal. Working at Shawmut is truly a unique experience unrivaled in the industry. We consider our employees the winning strategy in our company’s success.  Our company offers a unique culture that encourages its employees to be at the top of their game, and is committed to the ongoing learning and the achievements of our employees. Our client and employee centered values have enabled us to build a dynamic and inspiring environment which attracts the best talent and provides an opportunity to do exciting work on challenging, high-profile projects.

 

Shawmut is searching for an accounting professional to join its Reporting, Budgets & Analysis team.  The primary responsibilities for this role include the month-end close process, financial reporting, and budgeting and analysis for the Company under the direction of the Reporting, Budgeting and Analysis (RB&A) manager.  This role is a key resource to provide timely financial information to the Company's senior management, its Board of Directors and other external constituents (i.e., lenders, surety, ESOP Trustee, etc.).

 

JOB DUTIES

Month- end Close:  Assist with the month-end close process, which includes recording monthly general ledger entries, gathering and organizing all necessary supporting documentation for the monthly financial statements, and preparing various analyses and reconciliations to ensure data is 100% accurate. 

 

Sub-ledger Maintenance: All deliverables associated with maintaining General Ledger sub-ledgers with 100% accuracy. This area may include reviewing and maintaining accounts receivable balances, fixed asset ledgers, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, etc.

 

Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting:  Assist with all 'corporate' financial reporting deliverables including the monthly financial reporting package to management, supplemental financial reports, and other analysis on various special projects.  In addition, this role will act as a key resource for department managers by reviewing actual expenditures against budget and analyzing variances to help ensure accurate monthly projections and prudent spending/decision making. This person will also have a significant support and analysis role in the annual budgeting process.

 

Treasury Management and Analysis:  Assist with treasury analysis to forecast cash flow.

 

Year- end Audit Assistance: Act as a key contact for the Company's external auditors to ensure a smooth year end audit, and assist with the production the Company's year-end audited financial statements.

 

Special Projects:  Participate in numerous special projects at the request of senior management, including board of director reporting deliverables, key analyses and planning. Other special projects could include streamlining processes or developing resources to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

 

EXPERIENCE

Candidates for this role require a BS/BA in Accounting and at least 2 to 3 years of public accounting experience, including experience with financial statement audits.  Experience working in the construction industry and/or a C.P.A. is preferred.  Experience with an ERP implementation or system is also a plus.

 

Key Required Behaviors Include:

This role requires an individual who can work independently under limited supervision, a self motivator, conscientious, has strong time management skills, analytical, detail oriented, values quality, flexible with changing deliverables and expectations, demonstrated ability to assist others in a support function for both internal / external customers and works well in a team environment  This candidate must be approachable, relate well to all kinds of people, maintain composure in difficult times and always acts in the best interest of the team through collaboration, encouragement and respect.

 

About Us…

Shawmut is a leader in the Construction Industry. We are a Boston Business Journal “Best Place to Work” a number of times over, a “Best Place to Work” by The Providence Business News and the Rhode Island State Council of (SHRM) and a “Best Firm to Work For” by Building Design & Construction Magazine. In addition we are a Top 50 Engineering News Record Contractor.

Shawmut, with headquarters in Boston and offices in Providence, New York, Atlantic City, and Las Vegas, is an $850 million general contracting and construction management firm that builds exciting projects from coast-to-coast.  We hire the most sophisticated and talented professionals available in the industry. Shawmut seeks to deliver world class client service above all else. We take a unique approach to business, focusing on the growth and development of our people. Our diverse and creative staff members provide client-oriented services within several markets including the academic, banking, corporate interiors, cultural and historic preservation, healthcare and science, restaurant, and upscale retail markets.

 

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