Senior Accountant

Overview:   UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 85 branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. 
The Senior Accountant will be primarily responsible for handling the accounting transactions relating to bank account reconciliations, month-end journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and other general accounting responsibilities as needed.  This position will support the Accounting Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department.  This position requires solid communication, technology, organizational, and analytical skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Download daily bank activity from bank website and reconcile all bank accounts in Deltek Vantagepoint daily/weekly/monthly.  Ensure all outstanding items are properly accounted for and valid.
• Follow up and address old outstanding items on the bank reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Follow up on any unusual items on the daily bank activity report, ie. – returned checks, returned deposits, bank/credit card fees that need to be booked, etc. 
• Own the trial balance.  Reconcile General Ledger accounts monthly. 
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Produce Month-End Close journal entries. 
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for general ledger accounts.
• Investigate account reconciliation variances. 
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget. 
• Assist with audit preparation and requests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with Accounting or Finance major or equivalent experience required.
• Five years + of experience in accounting or finance.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Must possess intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Paycom a major plus.
• Must possess strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others under deadlines and respond to priority changes.  
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and see projects through to completion.  
• Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems as necessary.  

Who We Are:   UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.   Growing in ExcellenceAs the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.  Why Work at UES?We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.  Che