ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Location: Westerville, OH (in office)

Our client has been providing construction services to private and public agencies since for over 70 years. They have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control and safety measures. We have the people, equipment, construction materials, experience, and bonding capacity to complete most any size project.

Job Description:

Position Summary:   

Manage and monitor the payroll and accounts payable team. Responsible for job cost functions relating to accounting systems. Oversee and create preparations of reconciliations and client invoices. Oversee and develop preparation of financials.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:   

• Oversee the accounting team for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, and train and develop the accounting team.
• Assist with financial analysis and preparation of month-end/year-end financial statements
• Perform various month-end financial functions, such as recurring entries, bank reconciliations, etc.
• Assist as needed with monthly recurring job cost entries for the Work in Progress Schedule
• Make recommendations to the Controller for cost-effective methods of accomplishing specific financial and accounting functions.
• Assist the IT team as needed to test new accounting systems or upgrade existing software.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting
• Ability to analyze reports for accuracy and prepare basic statements
• Experience in working with confidential information
• Strong organizational skills
• Works well with varying seniority levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Maintains deadlines
• Establishes Priorities
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Detail oriented
• Able to self-monitor for quality work
• Maintain a customer focus mindset
• Excellent follow-up capabilities
• Innovative and Solutions Oriented
• Operate with a sense of urgency and is self-motivated
• Strong communication skills
• Travel to job sites as needed

Education and Experience

• Four years of accounting/business degree plus minimum of six to eight years construction accounting experience or equivalent combinations of training and experience.