Senior Accountant

At SSR, we're more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm-we're a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other-driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Accountant, you'll maintain SSR's general ledger, deliver accurate monthly financial statements, and manage the annual budgeting process. You'll supervise daily GL/AP activities, strengthen controls, and partner with operations leaders to translate data into clear insights.

• Maintain the general ledger structure, accounts, and mapping; monitor activity for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead the monthly close process, including review of balance sheet and bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Resolve issues timely.
• Review monthly expense analyses and drive corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Assist with daily task supervision of Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable activities;
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by Staff Accountant and Accounting Clerks; prepare complex or nonroutine entries as needed
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports; provide variance commentary and trends.
• Review GL activity to ensure proper coding, cutoff, and compliance with policy.
• Manage the budgeting process-provide templates, consolidate inputs from Program Directors, and publish reports for review.
• Serve as a support for audits; prepare audit schedules, respond to requests, and maintain wellorganized supporting documentation.
• Review sales tax returns and ensure timely filings; support other tax and compliance tasks as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency; lead or support implementation of improvements.
• Complete special projects and crosstrain to support department coverage.

Who We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Accounting or a related field with three years of applicable experience
• CPA preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong command of GAAP, financial statement preparation, and balancesheet reconciliation disciplines.
• Ability to analyze financial and statistical data; produce concise reports and recommendations.
• Detailoriented, organized, and deadlinedriven; able to orchestrate multiple activities efficiently.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborative, serviceoriented approach with internal partners.

What We Offer

• 100% Employee-Owned - Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus companyfunded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection - Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

EEO Disabled/Veterans

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR