Senior Accountant at Dragados USA in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for assigned duties to ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of financial and other information as well as providing decision support of business decisions to leadership of various functional areas in the company



Principle Accountability and Responsibility:

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and support schedules according to corporate time lines


• Assist with the monthly closure procedures


• Prepare account reconciliations (cash, liabilities, fixed assets, payroll accruals) and supporting sub-ledgers


• Comply with all regulatory filling and reporting


• Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets and forecasts


• Implement payments and keep records


• Assist with office and other administrative duties


• Review invoices to ensure accuracy, validity and appropriate approvals


• Maintains and updates the invoice register for paid invoices.


• Responsible for distribution of checks


• Reconcile petty cash balances monthly


• Assist in preparation of summary payments reports, and other reports that may be required from time to time either by the management


• Responsible for other administrative duties assigned by supervisor to support office activities


• Keep communication with banks for transfers


• Assist with tax filling and other mandatory filling


• Petty Cash replenishments and disbursements


• Ensure that statements and records comply with laws and regulations


• Implement and follow letters of credit


• Inspect account books and accounting systems to keep up to date


• Compute withholding tax owed, prepare monthly withholding tax declaration, ensure prompt payment


• Ensure a regular and reliable inventory of fixed asset and stock (appraise, evaluate, recording information such as the property's description, value, and location)


• Provide auditing services for the company and the staff


• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards


• Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues and improve profits


• Make best-practices recommendations to management


• Improve businesses efficiency where money is concerned

• Bachelor s degree in Commerce or Accounting - A Master in Commerce or Accounting is appreciated.


• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the construction industry, preferably on large infrastructure projects.

• Strong Organizational Skills


• Ability to work under pressure and to work well with others under deadline situations


• Ability to take initiatives, set priorities and see projects through to completion


• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work


• Employ problem-solving skills and analysis