Accounting Manager

Job Description

Role Definition

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions within the company. Reporting to the Assistant Controller and collaborating with the Director of Finance, this role provides leadership and coordination to ensure efficiency and accuracy across the team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational and time management skills, be self-motivated to excel in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a high level of ethics in handling sensitive company data. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

PROTECT PEOPLE

Safety comes first in everything I do 

I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work 

I develop myself and others 

I put the needs of the Company and others above my own 

I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times 



BUILD RELATIONSHIPS 

I respect people 

I have a positive attitude 

I collaborate and build healthy external relationships 

I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships 

I engage in healthy conflict 

I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics 

I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior 



FOCUS ON END GOALS  

I focus my efforts on providing value-added work to the customer; “work in the business” 

I start with the end in mind 

I honor our process 

I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind 

I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business" 

I respect Company resources 



DRIVE INNOVATION 

I offer 2 Second Lean improvements 

I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech 

I think differently to create value and solve problems



TOP 5 ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:



Lead, Manage, Accountability (LMA)

Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.

Manage a small accounting staff focusing on delegating and elevating.

Lead accounting-related meetings by supporting open communication and collaboration to build a team atmosphere, resolve conflicts early, and report findings on related projects.

Be an ambassador between accounting and other departments.



Sales & Use Tax Filings

Comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting.

Ensure all sales and use tax payments are made timely to avoid penalties.

Complete ongoing research to ensure we stay within compliance.



WIP Analysis

Compile WIP report monthly while working closely with Project Accountants on the status of jobs.

Ensure all project costs are properly captured, allocated and reflected within the WIP report.

Prepare the calculation to accurately recognize revenue for active projects.

Conduct reviews with Project Managers and Leadership to make any necessary adjustments or review discrepancies promptly.

Provide analysis to alert leadership of any trends or red flags in regard to cash flow or project completion.



Month End Close

Take full ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities to meet close deadlines.

Prepare routine and ad hoc monthly journal entries.

Reconcile multiple general ledger accounts including prepaid, accrual and cash.

Financial report review and meetings with department leaders.



Cash Management

Maintain and update daily cash status logs to track and report the company’s cash position

Execute the overall cash strategy set by the Director of Finance

Monitor cash flow and evaluate needs based on future expenditures.

Reconcile multiple bank accounts weekly.

Serve as daily contact with the bank and foster strong relationships with the treasury department.



Other Duties

Manage company credit cards by monitoring spending, coding of transactions and timeliness of imports into accounting system by the team.

Support Assistant Controller with year-end closings, audits, and other special duties.

Capable of troubleshooting inquiries and issues.

Strong desire to find innovative ideas using lean thinking to allow for process improvement.

Gather relevant data from different systems, develop methodologies for analyzing data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.