Senior Accountant

Company: Ben Parker Company Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Chattanooga, TN Qualified applicants will be contacted Overview: Founded in 1995, Ben Parker Co. is a metal fabrication and contract job shop specializing in heavy structural steel, platework, and sheet metal work. We are in an exciting phase of growth, with a new fabrication facility under development that will support expanded capabilities and long-term scale. We are seeking a motivated Senior Accountant who will take ownership of core accounting processes, ensure the accuracy of our financial reporting, and support leadership with timely financial insights. This role begins with responsibility over daily and monthly accounting workflows but is intentionally designed to grow into broader oversight of financial reporting, accounting processes, and ultimately a Controller-level role as our business expands. The Senior Accountant will work closely with leadership and receive mentorship and support from our outsourced CFO team. For someone who wants accelerated development and leadership exposure, this is a compelling next step. Key Responsibilities: Financial Accounting & Month-End Close Own month-end close procedures, including all journal entries and account reconciliations Maintain clean and organized financial records, ensuring accuracy across GL accounts Monitor working capital (AP, AR, cash) and provide weekly summaries to leadership Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Oversee the full AP and AR cycles: invoice creation, bill entry, collections, vendor payments Upload and categorize receipts and documentation; ensure alignment with job costing and GL coding Manage vendor relationships including regular statement reviews and resolution of discrepancies Process and record payments, including checks, ACH, and credit cards Banking & Reconciliations Perform timely reconciliations of all bank accounts, credit card accounts, and payroll accounts Upload Positive Pay files and manage auto-draft activity Track cash activity daily and maintain an accurate picture of working capital Reporting & Compliance Own preparation and filing (or coordination) of monthly sales and use tax reports Assist with weekly and monthly reporting, including job-level performance, Estimate vs. Actual tracking, and labor cost summaries Support budgeting efforts and help operational teams understand actual performance vs. targets Ideal Candidate: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. CPA preferred, not required. 2–3+ years of public accounting experience or 3–5+ years of full-cycle industry accounting experience Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting platform High proficiency in Excel Organized, accountable, and process-oriented Strong communication skills to interact confidently with vendors, project managers, and ownership Why Join Us? Join a company in growth mode with strong leadership and a clear vision Gain ownership over the accounting function with meaningful autonomy and impact Work with a team that values clarity, accuracy, and process improvement Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and PTO Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): High proficiency in Excel Experience: Public accounting: 3 years (Required) QuickBooks: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: CPA (Preferred) Work Location: In person