# Senior Accountant

> Gallo Mechanical · New Orleans, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-18

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Gallo Mechanical

## Description

Gallo Mechanical is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Department. The Senior Accountant will play an important role in the month-end close process while supporting construction accounting, reconciliations, and other key accounting activities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who combines strong technical accounting skills with excellent organization, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset. This is a hands-on role that requires the ability to work independently, collaborate effectively across departments, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

**Job Responsibilities**

-   Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
-   Prepare and maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances or discrepancies.
-   Maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring accurate tracking of project costs, billings, and progress.
-   Maintain fixed asset and amortization schedules and prepare supporting documentation for depreciation and amortization journal entries.
-   Review leased asset schedules monthly to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.
-   Review sales tax accrual accounts monthly for accuracy prior to payment.
-   Support inventory management activities including reconciliations and analysis.
-   Perform credit card reconciliations and assist with related accounting activities.
-   Partner with the Director of Accounting and Accounting Manager on monthly accounting activities, special projects, and financial analysis.
-   Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency and accuracy.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
-   3 - 5 years of industry related experience
-   Microsoft Office Suite knowledge – Advanced Excel proficiency
-   Viewpoint Vista experience – Preferred
-   Ability to work independently with a proactive approach to resolve issues and improve processes with Internal Controls.
-   Able to critically think and assist in improving processes.
-   Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
-   Excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.
-   Knowledge of construction industry-specific accounting practices and terminology is highly beneficial.
-   Proficiency in Accounting software (Vista) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

## Benefits

At Gallo Mechanical LLC, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 80 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset – our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.

-   Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career.
-   Company-paid medical insurance
-   Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
-   Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success.
-   401(k) plan with a 5% company match
-   Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!

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