Senior Accountant

Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of‐the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting. This role will lead the close process, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and support the development of the accounting team. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with the ability to improve processes and partner effectively across departments.

What You Will Be Doing

• Accounting Operations: Manage the full range of accounting functions, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in the appropriate period.
• Accounts Payable: Oversee invoice processing, account coding, payment approvals, vendor reconciliations, payment scheduling, and annual 1099 reporting.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage customer billing, cash application, collections, aging reviews, and resolution of customer account discrepancies. Evaluate reserves for doubtful accounts.
• Fixed Assets: Maintain accurate fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and construction-in-progress activity. Review capitalization decisions and reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger.
• General Ledger and Close: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions, as applicable.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Analyze results and explain significant fluctuations and budget variances.
• Cash Management: Oversee bank reconciliations, monitor cash activity, and support cash-flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Payroll Accounting: Coordinate with payroll and HR to ensure payroll entries, benefit expenses, and related liabilities are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and enhance accounting policies, approval procedures, and segregation of duties to protect company assets and support reliable reporting.
• Audit and Tax Support: Coordinate supporting schedules and documentation for external audits and tax filings; work with outside advisors to resolve requests.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, establish priorities, and ensure deadlines and performance standards are met.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve ERP utilization, and increase the accuracy and efficiency of accounting operations.
• Business Partnership: Collaborate with department leaders on budgets, expense management, financial questions, and special projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance highly preferred.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple accounting functions rather than specializing in one area.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle, general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Experience with depreciation, capitalization, asset tracking, and construction-in-progress accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting controls, audit requirements, and financial policies and procedures.
• Experience with financial ERP systems and improving accounting processes through technology.

The Work Environment at Rhoads

• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile
• May require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders and ship stairways.

What Rhoads Can Offer You

At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.

Benefits include

• Competitive health insurance packages
• 401k matching
• PTO

Our Location

We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed “the coolest shipyard in America.”

For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit RhoadsInc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.