Accounting Manager NUMÉRO DE POSTE: 482526

Title: Accounting Manager
Company: Construction Industry
Compensation: $60-70/hr (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Manage and develop a team of three accounting professionals.
• Oversee daily accounting activities to ensure accurate, timely, and complete processing of accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger transactions.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring all close processes are completed within established deadlines.
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting and general ledger activity.
• Assist with the preparation and consolidation of budgets, forecasts, and financial planning initiatives.
• Support process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Maintain and develop standard operating procedures related to accounting and financial reporting functions.

Accounts Payable Management

• Oversee all accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, vendor payments, employee reimbursements, vendor maintenance, and related controls.
• Review AP aging reports, vendor statements, payment schedules, and other reporting to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
• Ensure proper coding, approvals, documentation, and compliance for invoices, expense reimbursements, and company credit card transactions.
• Support vendor onboarding and maintenance, including review of tax forms, supporting documentation, and compliance requirements.

Payroll Oversight

• Review weekly payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely employee payments.
• Oversee payroll accounting entries, accruals, allocations, reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Collaborate with payroll, HR, operations, and other departments to ensure payroll information is complete, accurate, and appropriately reflected in the financial records.
• Monitor payroll liabilities, deductions, benefits, tax withholdings, and employer-paid expenses for accuracy.
• Support compliance with payroll regulations, tax reporting requirements, wage and hour laws, and record retention policies.
• Oversee accurate and timely preparation of annual W-2 and 1099 filings.

Banking & Treasury Functions

• Manage daily banking activities, including ACH processing, ACH returns, positive pay administration, check reconciliation files, stop payments, and exception resolution.
• Review daily banking reports and account activity.
• Perform treasury-related responsibilities and banking functions as needed.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead annual financial statement audit activities and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Coordinate audit requests, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with year-end close activities, including consolidated trial balances, elimination entries, supporting schedules, and final ERP close procedures.
• Support contractor licensing, registrations, and compliance activities as required.
• Assist with administration of the company credit card program.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and accounting best practices.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
• Assign, prioritize, and review workloads to ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Lead through influence, accountability, and effective communication while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience across multiple accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience supporting external audits and year-end financial reporting processes preferred.
• Construction, engineering, project-based, or professional services industry experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
• Ability to calculate and analyze financial data, including percentages, allocations, variances, and other key metrics.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience working within ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience utilizing project management and business software applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.