Senior IT Accountant

Job Description

Take Your Corporate Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Corporate Services team is looking for you! From Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety, our corporate employees are part of the Kleinfelder ecosystem – supporting the projects that improve the communities we work and live in.

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Job Summary

The Senior IT Accountant bridges Finance and Information Technology by providing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, asset accounting, vendor oversight, and financial reporting support for technology operations in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. The Senior IT Accountant works independently to analyze IT financial activity, maintain accurate records, strengthen controls, and provide actionable information to Finance and IT leadership.

Responsibilities

IT Budgeting and Forecasting

Develops, monitors, and analyzes annual operating and capital budgets for the IT department; compares budgeted costs to actual results; investigates variances; and supports periodic forecasts.

Expense Tracking and Cost Allocation

Records, reviews, and categorizes IT-related expenses, including cloud services, software licenses, hardware, telecommunications, maintenance, and professional services; allocates costs to the appropriate business units, departments, or projects.

Vendor and Contract Management

Reviews IT vendor invoices and supporting documentation, monitors software and service renewals, coordinates accounts payable matters for technology suppliers, and evaluates charges for alignment with contract terms.

Fixed Asset and Software Accounting

Tracks technology capital expenditures and operating expenditures, including hardware, servers, network infrastructure, purchased software, cloud arrangements, and internal-use software development costs; maintains accurate asset records and depreciation or amortization schedules.

Accounting Operations

Prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expense schedules, and supporting analyses for IT-related accounts and month-end close activities.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Prepares periodic IT financial reports, budget-to-actual analyses, spending trends, forecasts, and management summaries to support strategic technology decisions.

Controls and Compliance

Maintains documentation supporting IT financial transactions and accounting conclusions; follows company policies and internal controls; and supports internal and external audit requests.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborates with Finance, IT, Procurement, Legal, Tax, and business leaders to resolve accounting issues, improve data quality, and establish consistent processes for technology spending.

Process Improvement

Identifies and implements improvements to IT accounting, reporting, cost allocation, asset tracking, and vendor-management processes, including opportunities for automation and standardization.

Other Duties

Performs other related accounting and financial analysis responsibilities as assigned.

Position Competency Requirements

Critical Thinking

• Identifies accounting, financial, and process issues that others may miss.
• Evaluates data, assumptions, and supporting documentation to develop sound conclusions.
• Provides practical recommendations for moderately complex situations.

Driving Continuous Improvement

Establishes methods to monitor and improve systems and processes.

Uses technology and analytical tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

Following Policies and Procedures

Understands and follows company policies, accounting guidance, and internal controls.

Escalates transactions or practices that may not comply with established requirements.

Understanding Financial Impact

Understands how technology decisions affect operating results, cash flow, and capital investment.

Considers the financial and accounting consequences of recommendations and decisions.

Collaboration and Communication

Explains accounting and financial information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Builds productive working relationships across Finance, IT, and other functions.

Health & Safety (8a)

Demonstrates commitment to using LPS and other Health and Safety tools to identify and correct hazards, at-risk behavior, and near-losses.

Experience & Academic Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field required. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, consistent with company requirements.

Experience

Five or more years of progressively responsible general, corporate, or cost accounting experience required, including experience supporting IT departments, technology costs, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, or vendor accounting. Experience in a consulting engineering firm or related professional services business preferred.

Certification/Registration

CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred but not required.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and complex formulas. Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, financial reporting tools, and large data sets required. Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Power BI, or similar applications preferred.

Accounting Knowledge

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including capitalization and expense considerations for fixed assets, internal-use software, cloud computing arrangements, prepaid expenses, accruals, and depreciation or amortization. Ability to research and document accounting conclusions.

Other Knowledge and Skills

Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, protect confidential information, and collaborate effectively with Finance and IT stakeholders.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upo