Job Description

Job Summary:

Bernards is seeking new, dynamic Employee-Owners who are committed to the overall Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Bernards to help build A Better Experience. Our ideal Senior Accountant Responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by analyzing, recording, verifying, consolidating and entering transactions for all companies. A Senior Accountant is responsible for multiple assigned accounting sections any of which may involve greater complexity than areas assigned to other staff members. A Senior Accountant is required to display considerable initiative in order to achieve deadlines and is expected to identify ways that processes within his/her assigned accounting sections can be further improved or streamlined.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively stay up-to-date on all Federal, State and Local regulations, rules and limits affecting the payroll process (minimum wage requirements, overtime requirements, tax rates and limits, etc.), the fixed asset process and other areas assigned or involved.
• Maintain a full understanding of how postings occur within Bernards’ books including postings to or data transfer between Human Resources (HR), Payroll (PR), Accounts Payable (AP), Subcontract Ledger (SL), Job Billing (JB), Job Cost (JC), General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR) and Cash Management (CM).
• Maintain a working knowledge of the operations of Bernards and the various small companies, the parties involved and how transactions for each such company occur. The working knowledge must include by company: how duties throughout the company are performed, how transactions originate by area, who approves transactions for each company and the general flow of information resulting in entry into each company’s books.
• For assigned accounting sections, obtain a working knowledge of the areas assigned, other people or processes affecting the accounting section, the process to be completed, the timing involved and the software used.
• Research and respond to questions or written inquiries from outside parties, other departments or accounting team members or refer such party to the appropriate individual, as appropriate.
• Assist with tax packages and financial statement schedules, as assigned.
• Create, update and maintain small company policies and procedures.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field is required
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

About Bernards

Established in 1974, Bernards is a growth-oriented Employee-Owned multidisciplinary commercial builder and construction management company delivering technical expertise and outstanding construction services to developers, corporations, educational institutions, and public agencies for projects ranging in size from $5 million to over $500 million. The most significant disciplines in which Bernards' projects are focused in, Healthcare, K –12/Higher Education, Government, Entertainment, Mixed-Use, Residential, and Retail, and more.

Aligning with our mission of building a better experience for our customers, industry partners, and Employee-Owners, Bernards continuously builds its premier contractor status by exhibiting core values of mutual respect, integrity, serving others, and continuous improvement, daily.

As an Employee-Owner, you’ll experience competitive pay and enjoy comprehensive benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• Stock Interest in the Employee Ownership Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Open Personal Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Hours

Bernards is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attain and retain, top diversified talent in the construction industry. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

For candidates who need reasonable accommodations during the application process or to perform essential functions of this role, please contact [email protected].

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