Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager role will supervise the operational accounting function including but not limited to Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. There will also be tasks involving interactions with project management including creating time & material invoices. This role will provide support and guidance for these key functions as well as being expected to create efficiencies within the current, dated business practices to drive profitability. Specific day-to-day expectations are below:

• Supervise and provide backup support for the accounting team.
• Expectation during training is to work with all accounting team functions to learn their day-to-day tasks – ideally for the first 2 months of employment or more. Nuances within each role include but are not limited to the following:
• Payroll processing – specifically supporting any certified payroll needs  Sales tax monthly calculating and filing – currently with accounts receivable function.
• Insurance and compliance backup as well as vendor invoice processing – specifically job costing.
• Inputting customer invoices into the system as well as ensuring compliance with tax calculations per customer contracts.

• Assisting 3rd party with all licensing requirements (sales tax licenses, business licenses, contractor/engineering licenses) – currently with accounts receivable function.

• Assist Project Managers (PM’s) to produce time & material billing invoices including supporting documentation.

• Assist with subcontractor compliance and insurance requests • Produce job report as needed from the ERP to PM’s and CFO/CEO.
• Assist and eventually transition to ownership of payroll processing.
• Assist with any receivable collection efforts.
• Maintain day-to-day functioning of company credit card and fuel card programs, with ultimate oversight from CFO.
• Ordering cards, approving one-time purchases, providing exports for month close, ensuring proper job costing.
• Drive PO system process within ERP and integrate between PM’s and accounts payable – currently not in place but on a wish list.
• Assist with audits – financial statement, 401k, various state and governmental reviews as necessary, insurance/captive.
• Produce and send hours reports to safety manager, as well as OCIP reporting.
• Various month-end close tasks • Work with operations to assist in maintaining equipment listing and rented vehicle listing.
• Work with shop personnel to renew owned-vehicle license plates.
• Own hotspot and mobile carrier accounts with oversight from CFO.
• Develop long-term department plan in conjunction with CEO/CFO to staff department after current workforce retires.
• Work with the parent company to ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Additional tasks as require.

This is an in-office role with remote flexibility after 6 months of employment.

This role will report to the CFO, with expected interactions with the accounting team, CEO, Operations Manager, Project Managers, and administrative staff.

Required Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess a multi-dimensional skill set and be able to adapt to the ever-evolving business needs. As such, the below skills are subject to change at any time: Experience with Construction Accounting is a mandatory requirement.

• Proficient in Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.). Specifically related to Microsoft Excel – the ability to summarize large amounts of data exports from various platforms and adapt formulas and templates as needed.
• Track record of 3-years of management within the accounting profession.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – this role will interact with multiple departments including PM’s, field personnel, vendors, professional 3rd party providers, shop personnel, etc.
• Experience of at least 3-years with construction ERP – experience with Acumatica is ideal but not required.
• Experience with:
• Audit requests from 3rd parties.
• Job costing and payroll timecard entry/processing.

• Owner mindset and the ability to drive culture, professionalism, integrity, profitability, provide coaching and training to direct reports as the department evolves.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field.

Ideal but non-required skills:

The below skills are not required but preferred.

• Ability to participate in minimal travel – likely an in-person annual meeting with Family of Companies personnel and various networking/trade shows as requested/desired.
• Knowledge of GAAP and current CPA.
• Experience with:
• Credit/Fuel card programs – daily management and data extract.
• Inventory count assistance.

Employment Requirements:

• Verifiable work references upon request demonstrating leadership responsibilities.
• Successful of post-offer background & drug screening.
• Ability to work legally within the US.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, 401(k) and ESOP after eligibility criteria has been met. Additional discretional benefits such as accident, hospitalization, critical care, life, identity theft are available.
• Annual bonus DOE and performance.
• ESOP benefits in addition to salary/bonus compensation.