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E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

E2 is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage core accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support month-end/year-end close processes. This role will also serve as a key backup to our Payroll Manager, so strong payroll accounting knowledge is essential.

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Own assigned balance sheet accounts, including monthly reconciliations, roll-forwards, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Calculate and record accrual entries (expenses, revenue, payroll liabilities).
• Prepare variance analysis and explain key drivers behind expense, revenue, payroll, and balance sheet movements.
• Support intercompany accounting by recording transactions, reconciling balances, and resolving differences between entities.
• Assist with cash and bank reconciliations to ensure cash activity is accurately recorded and unreconciled items are cleared timely.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including audit preparation and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and standardize close procedures.
• Partner with FP&A and operations to provide accounting insight into budget versus actual results, cost trends, and unusual activity.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Own payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll registers to the GL each pay cycle.
• Record and reconcile payroll-related accruals (wages, PTO/vacation liability, bonuses, benefits, 401(k) matching).
• Serve as backup to the Payroll Manager, capable of executing scheduled payroll runs (weekly, bi-weekly) — calculating wages, bonuses, overtime, retroactive payments, and salary adjustments — and processing termination checks during PTO or absences (union payroll experience a plus).
• Maintain working knowledge of payroll compliance and tax matters (federal, state, and local wage law; quarterly and year-end filings/amendments; W-2Cs; new state employer setup for withholding and SUI) to review, troubleshoot, and audit payroll data for accuracy.
• Act as a secondary point of contact for staff on paycheck discrepancies and direct deposit issues when covering for the Payroll Manager.
• Partner with HR/Payroll to ensure compensation changes, new hires, and terminations are reflected accurately.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and accrual accounting.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity environments a plus.
• Solid payroll accounting experience required; hands-on payroll processing experience a strong plus (given backup responsibilities).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP) and high proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Gusto, Paylocity).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• CPA or progress toward CPA a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, process-improvement mindset, and exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Salary range for this position is $110,000 - $135,000.  The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

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We will be accepting applications through 9/30/2026.

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.