Senior Accountant

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.
THIS ROLE:
The Senior Accountant will work directly with the Sr. VP of Finance & Accounting on serving as a source for the accounting team to own the record-to-report process. Your job is to be hands-on in all aspects of accounting. You will maintain and validate our accounting systems as the source of truth for the Company's financial data. Coordinate the consolidation of accounting data from QuickBooks. You will collaborate with the accounting team from each reporting division to roll up the financial results on a monthly basis and participate in the consolidation of the annual budget and long-range plan. Constantly think about innovation to transform the finance function. We are constantly thinking of how to improve the way we do things. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for innovation to transform the finance function. To achieve this, the Senior Accountant must not shy away from change and adopting new technologies. You help plan the road map to get there. Participate in special projects that come up and were not anticipated. We move fast. There is ambiguity in this that you love to solve and create value with your team and peers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Maintain the Company's accounting in QuickBooks, including A/R, A/P and Payroll.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations, research, and resolve reconciling items promptly, and ensure that adequate supporting documentation is maintained.
• Perform monthly close functions, including accruals and preparation, posting and review of journal entries.
• Ensure all month-end journal entries are recorded following the monthly close schedule.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Perform analysis of changes in the individual balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis to include fluctuation analyses.
• Participate in the research of accounting treatment for transactions or new contracts and new accounting pronouncements and documentation of conclusions for management review.
• Identify and implement operational improvements and research technical issues relating to US GAAP.
• Creating financial statements for upper management
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure all accounting practices comply with established accounting principles
• Implement and maintain financial internal controls and policies
• Identify solutions to discrepancies in financial records
• Work collaboratively and influentially on projects with cross-functional business partners and across many business groups to achieve desired business outcomes
• Provide ad-hoc financial reports and metrics as needed
• Maintain strict levels of confidentiality and discretion
• Teach, train, and explain accounting concepts to others
• Model the high level of customer service expected of all the Company associates including responding to voice mails and emails within organizationally defined timeframes, completing projects as committed, responding to others' feedback appropriately, and making optimal use of limited resources by offering assistance to other functional teams when appropriate
• Perform additional tasks or duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role

WHO YOU ARE:
Certifications and Other Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• CPA preferred, but not required
• 5 years of experience in relevant accounting roles, with a mix of public and private experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
• High proficiency with MS Office including intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Mental Aptitudes

• Excellent analytical, organizational, prioritization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and work with confidential information
• Proficient ability to plan and accomplish goals, meet deadlines, and adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels and independently.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during busy month-end close and year-end audit season.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, collaboratively, and curiously.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term Disability
  • AD&D/Life Insurance
  • 401k (with company match)
  • Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employees and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.