Senior Accountant

NOW HIRING: Senior Accountant

Department: Rush Financial Services

Reports to: Controller

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Rush Companies is looking for a dynamic, organized, analytical self-starter to join our accounting team and support the financial functions of the development, commercial, and residential divisions. This team member must successfully demonstrate strong collaboration and leadership capabilities coupled with outstanding organization, attention to detail, problem solving, and time management skills. This role will support complex accounting environments, including intercompany transactions, consolidations, and compliance across multiple legal entities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Prepare and analyze financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) in accordance with GAAP or applicable standards.
• Oversee and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for multiple entities.
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to address variances and ensure accurate reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple entities.
• Review or prepare fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Involved in risk management efforts including insurance, internal controls, legal, and tax matters.
• Support compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain robust financial controls and procedures.
• Perform and review account reconciliations, including intercompany and balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate audit preparation and liaise with external auditors during financial and tax audits.
• Assist in ERP system maintenance, upgrades, and security as it relates to accounting processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in the system set up of new legal entities, land acquisitions, or projects.
• Periodically conduct subcontractor prequalification financial reviews.
• Support the Controller or VP of Finance in special projects, strategic initiatives, and decision-making.  

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation preferred, but not required.
• 5 - 8+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Expertise in all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced knowledge of ERP accounting software (Sage, SAP, NetSuite, Viewpoint, or similar).
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience in a multi-entity organization is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401 (k), 401 (K) matching, FSA, HSA, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Program, Employee Discount, Professional Development Assistance, Paid Time Off and Bonus.

Our team members at The Rush Companies have a strong reputation for exercising integrity, good judgment and sound business practices in our dealings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. We are committed to selecting only those individuals who share in our loyalties while also maintaining our standards of quality and safety.

How to Apply

 You may click below to email your cover letter and resume to jobs@therushcompanies.com

Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer 

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job duties and responsibilities