Accounting Manager

SCOTT & REID GENERAL CONTRACTORS; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott + Reid General Contractors, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead financial reporting for commercial construction. The role partners with the accounting team, project executives and regional leadership to ensure GAAP-compliant close and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities include month/quarter/year end closes, payroll journal entries, AIA billing, bank reconciliations, and internal controls documentation. CMiC experience and a bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of financial reporting experience in commercial construction.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CMiC experience required.
• Proficient in US GAAP and construction accounting.
• Proficient in Excel (PivotTables and VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the timely and accurate recording and reporting of business operations in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate, prepare, record, review, and report Month End, Quarter End, and Year End closes.
• Create and update reports for internal and external reporting needs.
• Review vendor invoices, disbursements and customer billings.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll related journal entries and reports.
• Coordinate and prepare sales tax calculations, filings and payment.
• Reconcile property, plant and equipment balances and depreciation entries.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external accountants.
• Ensure subcontractor/vendor compliance including COI tracking.
• Assist in ad hoc inquiries from Accounting, Project, and Corporate teams.
• Prepare variance reports and investigate fluctuations.
• Support ongoing accounting system implementation.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff; assist in workload planning.
• Recruiting and onboarding new accounting team members.
• Document Internal Controls or SOPs; communicate with leadership.
• Learn and support other accounting functions as needed.

Skills

US GAAP

CMiC

Sage 300

Timberline

Excel (PivotTables)

Excel (VLOOKUP)

Construction accounting

WIP schedules

AIA billing

Payroll processing

Internal controls

Team leadership

Notary Public

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Manager

Scott + Reid General Contractors, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager with at least 8 years of financial reporting experience in the commercial construction industry. The Accounting Manager will work closely with all members of the accounting team, project executives and regional leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the timely and accurate recording and reporting of business operations in accordance with GAAP
• Coordinate, prepare, record, review, and report various elements related to the Month End Close, Quarter End Close and Year End Close processes
• Create and update various reports relevant to internal and external reporting needs
• Perform review procedures on vendor invoices, check disbursements and customer billings as needed
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Preparation of payroll related journal entries and reports
• Coordination and preparation of sales tax calculations, filings and payment
• Reconciliation of property, plant and equipment balances and associated depreciation and amortization entry calculations. Maintain adherence to capitalization policy
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external accountants as needed
• Ensure subcontractor/vendor compliance including Certificate of Insurance tracking
• Assist in ad hoc inquiries and requests from Accounting team, Project teams, and other Corporate level departments
• Preparation of variance reports and investigation of fluctuations outside of expectations
• Various responsibilities related to on-going accounting system implementation
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and guidance as needed
• Assist in evaluating team workloads and improving accounting processes for efficiency
• Participate in recruiting and onboarding new accounting team members
• Preparation of documentation related to Internal Controls or Standard Operating Procedures or workflows relevant to the Accounting department as needed
• Communicate, as needed, with project and organizational leadership
• Ability to learn and support other various accounting functions as needed

The successful candidate will possess:

• 7+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Excellent time management skills to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• CMiC experience required
• Sage 300 / Timberline experience a plus
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite – with an emphasis on Excel (including PivotTable and VLookUp proficiencies)
• Knowledgeable in US GAAP
• Knowledgeable in Construction Accounting and Work-In-Progress schedules
• Knowledgeable in AIA billing
• Knowledgeable in lien waivers
• Knowledgeable in payroll processing, recording and reconciliation
• Certified Notary Public a plus
• Public accounting (audit) experience a plus
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and clients
• Detail oriented and organized
• A strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude

Note: This job description is a general outline of duties performed by this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position