Senior Accountant
DeWine Mechanical – Columbus, Nebraska
Full-Time | On-Site
Benefits/Perks
Competitive salary based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Stable, long-term career opportunity with a fast-growing mechanical contractor
Professional development, training, and advancement pathways
Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong ownership involvement
Schedule / Work Expectations
Monday–Friday, normal business hours
Full-time, on-site position in Columbus, NE
Occasional extended hours during peak billing or audit cycles
Potential for long-term growth into regional or multi-entity support as the platform expands
Job Summary
DeWine Mechanical, a leading mechanical contractor serving the ethanol, biofuels, food processing, and industrial markets, is experiencing record growth—and we are strengthening our accounting function to support that expansion.
We are seeking a Senior Accountant who will play a critical role in modernizing our financial processes, improving accuracy and billing velocity, supporting compliance and prevailing wage requirements, and partnering closely with our Controller to elevate the entire accounting operation.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys untangling complex problems , improving systems, and building scalable accounting processes in a fast-paced construction environment. If you like ownership, variety, and meaningful impact, this is the job.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Manage and support monthly close, general ledger accuracy, and financial reporting
Prepare and review job costing, work-in-progress schedules, and under/over billing analyses
Support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Billing, Compliance & Process Improvement
Lead improvements to billing timeliness and accuracy, including prevailing wage compliance and documentation
Support the team in addressing 45Z tax credit requirements and retroactive wage adjustments
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and federal/state regulations
Evaluate, streamline, and standardize accounting workflows to reduce bottlenecks
ERP & Systems Modernization
Serve as a key contributor in the transition from QuickBooks to a modern ERP system (e.g., Sage Intacct)
Help design and implement better accounting controls, reporting structures, and process automation
Cross-Functional Partnership
Work side-by-side with our Controller as a strategic partner—not just a task executor
Collaborate with project managers, operations leaders, and executives to ensure accurate job costing and financial visibility
Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and tax preparers
Qualifications
Active CPA strongly preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting experience , ideally in construction, mechanical, manufacturing, or job-cost environments
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit principles
Experience with prevailing wage , job costing, or multi-entity accounting a strong plus
Prior involvement in ERP transitions (Sage Intacct, Foundation, Viewpoint, Spectrum, etc.) highly valued
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication; able to interface with field staff, leadership, and auditors
High attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing company where processes are evolving
Compensation Range: $80K - $120K