Senior Accountant

The Southern family of companies is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own the accounting close and financial statements for entities across the group. This is a hands-on ownership role for a self-directed accountant who can operate independently across multiple companies, resolve issues without being handed a checklist, and produce accurate, well-supported financials the leadership team can rely on. It is an excellent opportunity for a strong accounting professional to take on meaningful ownership and grow with a rapidly expanding, multi-entity organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute month-end and year-end close for assigned entities, end to end — journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules through completed, review-ready financial statements.
• Own financial statement preparation for assigned entities, and support close and consolidation for the larger, more complex entities alongside the financial reporting lead.
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations across multiple systems and entities, resolving discrepancies rather than escalating them.
• Handle multi-entity accounting, including intercompany activity and the differences in how each company operates.
• Apply GAAP and company policy to accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and other technical areas, and document the support behind the positions taken.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide meaningful explanations.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies — and bring forward solutions, not just observations.
• Assist with technical accounting research and special projects.
• Provide reporting and analytical support to the financial reporting function — pulling and validating data, building schedules, and supporting management reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and other business teams.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle month-end and year-end close.
• Strong, current understanding of GAAP, with the judgment to apply it independently.
• Demonstrated ability to own a close and produce financial statements with little direction or oversight.
• Strong experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and experience working across ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a bias toward finding and fixing the root cause.
• An ownership mentality — highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate effectively across a complex, multi-company environment.
• Strong communication skills on financial matters with peers and leadership.

Preferred

• CPA or CPA-eligible.
• Multi-entity or multi-location accounting experience.
• Experience in construction, transportation, or industrial environments.
• A track record of improving or building accounting processes and controls.

Who Thrives Here

• Takes full ownership of their work and stands behind the numbers.
• Solves problems instead of waiting for direction.
• Operates independently across a complex, multi-company environment.
• Values accuracy and control over shortcuts.
• Wants to take on increasing responsibility and grow with the organization.

About Southern

The Southern family of companies supports complex transportation, lifting, logistics, and fabrication needs across the United States. From heavy haul transportation to crane operations, project logistics, and freight brokerage, Southern offers the opportunity to build a long-term career inside a growing, vertically integrated organization known for safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Southern is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

All positions are subject to applicable background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations where required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person