Senior Accounting Specialist

Summary: We are looking for a Senior Accounting Specialist to join our Team. This individual will report directly to the President of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities: Provides accounting for the business including recording of all transactions using in-house software tool (Ajera) and other software.

• Inputs specific data into PM spreadsheets (PMS) to assure financial health and accurate reporting for all active construction management projects.
• Prepares periodic financial reports.
• Provides analysis of past, present and future projected financial data.
• Conducts internal audits and financial analyses.
• Supports Treasurer regarding distribution of payroll and bonuses.
• Makes transfers between company bank accounts.
• Facilitates transfer of financial data with outsourced accounting and tax organizations.
• Supports Program and Project Managers (PMs) to maintain PMS and to coordinate AR and AP needs with PMs and help resolve problems.
• Assists in preparation of yearly business plan.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Analyzes and prepares work-on-hand and backlog reports.
• Prepares and issues monthly, quarterly and annual business / financial reports.

Skill sets: Data entry and analysis. Competency with numbers. Proficient in Microsoft Office software (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Accuracy. Detail and deadline oriented. Confidentiality. Time Management. Team player. Flexibility and adaptability. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Organization and planning skills. Active listening. Problem solving and critical thinking. Self-motivator. Knowledge of Ajera software preferred.

Education: 4-year degree in finance, accounting or related field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a professional accounting position.

Work location: Office, Herndon Virginia.

Other: Ideally will have served as accounting professional in an architectural, engineering or construction business.

EEO Compliance:

Ryde Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ryde Technologies will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.