Job Description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

RAP MANAGEMENT

THE PERSON

Are you someone who takes pride in owning the numbers and ensuring accuracy in everything you touch? Do you enjoy working in a growing, fast-paced environment where you can build structure and improve processes? Are you energized by being part of a collaborative team that values positivity, accountability, and continuous improvement? Do you want more than just a job and instead see a path to grow into a future financial leader? If you are a proactive, detail-oriented accountant who thrives in a dynamic and evolving business, we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Senior Accountant is:

• High Integrity and Trustworthy You understand the responsibility that comes with financial stewardship. You handle sensitive information with discretion and operate with complete honesty and transparency.
• Proactive and Solution Oriented
• You do not wait to be told what to fix. You identify opportunities, bring thoughtful solutions, and take ownership of improving processes and outcomes.
• Detail Oriented and Organized
• Accuracy matters to you. You have strong systems for staying organized, prioritizing work, and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
• Positive and Team Focused
• You bring a strong, steady attitude to your work. Even when challenges arise, you approach them constructively and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Growth Minded and Adaptable
• You are excited by the idea of building alongside a growing company. You are comfortable with change, open to learning, and motivated by the opportunity to take on more responsibility over time.

Our ideal Senior Accountant is someone who wants to be part of something that is still being built. This person will play a critical role in strengthening the financial foundation of RAP Management as the company continues to grow. They will bring both structure and forward-thinking ideas that help the business scale effectively. Most importantly, they will see this role not just as a position, but as a long-term opportunity to grow into a key financial leader within the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Senior Accountant role include, but are not limited to:

Financial Reporting and Close

• Lead the monthly and year end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring they are reliable for ownership, lenders, and external partners
• Perform reconciliations and maintain clean, accurate books across all accounts
• Support annual reviews and collaborate with external accounting and CPA firms

Cash Management and Treasury

• Manage daily cash activity across multiple bank accounts, including transfers and overall cash positioning
• Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast and ensure strong visibility into liquidity
• Monitor banking activity and approve transactions to uphold financial controls

Accounting Operations

• Oversee AP and AR functions, including supervision of staff and approval of payables
• Maintain inventory, cost accounting, and fixed asset schedules, including depreciation
• Ensure accurate and efficient day-to-day accounting operations

Compliance and Tax

• Prepare and file sales tax, Ohio CAT, and other required filings accurately and on time
• Maintain compliance calendars and support external tax and audit processes

Reporting, Analysis, and Process Improvement

• Provide internal reporting and financial insights to support decision making
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline accounting processes
• Partner with leadership and external firms to build scalable financial infrastructure and reduce reliance on outsourced support

** This is a full-time, in-person position based in Columbus, OH with local travel between job sites required. **

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience across multiple functions
• Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to use formulas to analyze and manipulate data
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including accrual and cash basis accounting
• Experience working in a hands-on accounting role with broad exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, and day-to-day operations

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Experience within companies in the $20M to $100M range, with exposure to more complex accounting environments
• Experience working across multiple entities or sets of books, including AP and AR oversight
• Background in construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting
• Exposure to cash management, treasury functions, and financial forecasting
• Willingness to operate in a hands-on environment and work approximately 40 to 50 hours per week as needed

Desired

• Experience with Gravity or similar multi-entity, multi-dimensional accounting systems such as Yardi or comparable ERP platforms

THE COMPANY – RAP Management

RAP Management is a growing, founder-led organization based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on delivering high-quality asphalt materials with a strong commitment to service and reliability. As part of a family of companies, RAP has a solid foundation in place while continuing to build its own internal infrastructure. The business is on an upward trajectory, creating meaningful opportunities for team members to grow alongside it.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Positive, team-oriented environment where people enjoy coming to work
• Real growth opportunity with clear paths for advancement as the company scales
• Ability to make an impact and help build systems, not just maintain them
• Fast-paced, no red tape culture that values action and accountability
• Founder-led organization with strong leadership and vision
• Supportive environment with team events, company lunches, and thoughtful perks
• Direct exposure to leadership, including the COO

Core Values:

• Unmatched customer service and commitment to quality
• Reliability that sets the standard in the industry
• Safety in everything we do
• Ownership and accountability at every level
• Transparent and honest communication
• Intentional actions aligned with our mission
• Positivity and kindness in how we work together

Salary: $90k - $105k + performance-based bonus

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, Employer Paid Short-term / Long-term & Life Insurance, 401k matching program, Paid Holidays, PTO

If you are a driven, growth-minded accountant who wants to build something meaningful, then apply now!