Sr. Staff Accountant

About Us

RLM Underground was established in 2016 and specializes in underground telecom construction projects throughout the Midwest. RLM has rapidly grown at staggering rates to expand its construction and operating capabilities into being a full-turnkey telecommunications contractor. Over the years, RLM has expanded its operating region, opening offices in Central Kentucky and Central Illinois while focusing on smaller Telco providers throughout those regions.

Position Summary:

RLM Underground is looking for a Sr. Staff Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have stable professional experience in the construction industry, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and experience with financial analysis. The Sr. Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records, performing reconciliations, and providing support to the accounting team. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Extensive knowledge of Quickbooks Online is required.

* Candidates must have solid tenure at previous employers.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial operations including AP/AR, job cost accounting, payroll, and cash flow management.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Maintaining and monitoring monthly account analysis and reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and resolving reconciling items and issues noted promptly.
• Preparing, reviewing, and uploading monthly journal entries for month-end close.
• Reviewing, documenting, and resolving variances in monthly preliminary Financial Statements before distribution.
• Prepare and review journal entries.
• Preparing various audit schedules as requested.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Provide support to other accounting staff and serve as an informal mentor and resource.

* This is an on-site position only, no remote or hybrid schedule available.*

Job requirements include but are not limited to:

* Candidates must have solid tenure at previous employers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Construction industry experience required.
• 8-10 years of accounting experience is required.
• 5+ years of recent Supervisory/Management experience is required.
• Must be a tech savvy person who seeks out technological solutions to business challenges. Specific technology knowledge and experience needed to produce the desired outcomes include the following: Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and Quickbooks Online.
• He/she must be able to offer a warm but business-like attitude toward all co-workers.
• Must be interested in mentoring less experienced members of the accounting team.
• Must have a team oriented spirit and be encouraging of other employee's professional growth.
• Must be comfortable and adept at presenting ideas and concepts to small groups of people in both formal and informal settings.
• Must be proficient in preparing standard correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and syntax while providing accurate information.

Salary: $100K - $120K

* NO agencies please- this is a full-time direct hire position. We are not considering candidates through staffing agencies at this time.