Senior Accountant

Laborers – Employer Cooperation and Education Trust(LECET) Accounting Position – Job Description

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Location: National LECET Office, Washington, DC

Reports to: Executive Director

Compensation: $90,000+ (based on experience)

Position Summary

LECET was established to generate business opportunities for union contractors and job opportunities for union members. The National LECET office is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support the daily operations of the accounting and payroll functions. This position is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance with regulations, and efficient processing of accounting transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage invoices, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, using Business Central
• Review and process expense reports and reimbursements using SAP Concur
• Process payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations using ADP
• Prepare and maintain general ledger and journal entries
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with monthly financial reporting
• Support audit preparation and documentation requirements
• Maintain financial records, support accurate financial reporting, and ensure proper record retention in collaboration with internal departments
• Utilize accounting and financial systems, including Microsoft Excel, to support financial reporting and transaction processing
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and workflow efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger, and reconciliation processes
• Proficiency with Business Central (or a comparable ERP/accounting platform)
• Experience with SAP Concur or similar expense management software for processing expense reports and reimbursements
• Experience processing payroll through ADP (or a comparable payroll platform), including compliance with payroll regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, spreadsheets, and pivot tables, along with experience using accounting systems and financial software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with payroll tax filings, benefit deductions, and multi-state payroll
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and employee information

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Business Central reporting, workflows, or system configuration
• Experience with additional ADP modules (e.g., timekeeping, benefits administration) beyond core payroll processing
• Experience working with union accounting requirements

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Financial compliance awareness
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Collaborative communication

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and may require collaboration across multiple departments to ensure efficient financial operations. Flexibility for some remote working.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Very strong benefits package