Job Description:

RaganSmith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant based in our Nashville office. This role will be responsible for managing the financial closing process, maintaining financial procedures in accordance with GAAP, performing accurate payroll operations and assisting with FP&A functions within the organization.

Responsibilities May Include

Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable, including processing vendor and consultant invoices, employee expenses, and company credit cards

Manage the monthly closing process and monthly reconciliations

Execute payroll, including review of weekly timesheets, processing of biweekly payrolls, managing payroll reporting and reconciling paid time off and compensatory time policies

Maintain employee benefits administration, including approving benefits selections and monitoring them for accuracy with payroll, approving and/or creating monthly insurance invoices or managing EDI feeds, and being a resource for employees

Lead company’s general ledger, including performing month and year end close, reconciliation and posting journal entries to ensure accurate reporting

Participate in onboarding and offboarding employee payroll and benefits

Assist/Lead and continually develop the reporting, methodology and analysis of department level financials

Assist/Lead the annual business plan and quarterly forecasting “recast” process

Provide business analysis and ad-hoc reporting to support business objectives and strategy

Collaborate across accounting and operational departments to enable business insights, training and financial support

Continuously develop the reporting, methodology and analysis of department level financials

Provide support for the Accounting Manager & Regional C.F.O.

Additional related duties as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

5-7+ years of experience in an accounting role

3+ years of payroll experience

Deltek Ajera experience highly desired

Extremely detail oriented

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel

Ability to read and analyze financial reports

Capable of interfacing with cross-functional teams and all levels of management

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to generate and maintain confidential information

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability coverage

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching

Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week

Annual salary review and bonus

Tuition and gym reimbursements

Parental leave

Flexible work environment

Focus on work-life balance

RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.

RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.