Accounting Manager

R.H. White Construction; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White Construction in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage day-to-day functions and ensure accurate financial reporting across entities.

Reporting to the Controller, you will supervise staff and ensure compliance with policies, audits, and tax regulations. The role requires a 4-year degree in accounting, 10 years in construction accounting, ERP experience (COINS preferred), and strong communication and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting; CPA preferred.
• 10 years of construction accounting or equivalent.
• Knowledge of construction accounting, auditing, payroll, AP, and AR.
• ERP software proficiency; COINS experience preferred.
• Office 365 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety policies and code of conduct.
• Review staff work to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely month-end close and related documentation.
• Perform analyses of financial statements and monthly reports.
• Oversee payroll tax reconciliation for multi-entity payroll across states.
• Maintain data integrity in the accounting system.
• Lead special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests.

Skills

Construction accounting

Financial reporting

Payroll administration

Leadership / supervision

Communication

Education

4-year Business/Accounting degree

CPA preferred

Tools

COINS ERP

Office 365

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the position is responsible for performing and managing the day-to-day accounting functions within the organization. This position is essential to ensuring the highest level of financial reporting accuracy through the maintenance of internal systems and adherence to financial reporting processes.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities

• Adheres to and promotes all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.
• Maintains the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Review the work of a Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable Manager and Payroll Supervisor to ensure compliance with accounting policies, State and Federal Tax regulations, and State licensing requirements.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations for cash, accounts receivable, payables, and other balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes, including preparation and review of month-end checklists and related documentation.
• Perform in-depth analysis of financial statements, providing accurate reconciliations, variance explanations, and monthly financial reports.
• Conduct and review weekly, monthly, and quarterly GL account and employee benefits reconciliations, ensuring accuracy across accounts.
• Develop and maintain schedules and supporting documentation for audits.
• Oversee payroll tax reconciliation, reporting, and payments for multiple employers across entities and states, including compliance with unemployment and local tax authorities.
• Ensure accurate and timely annual W2 reconciliation and filing.
• Maintain data integrity within the accounting system, ensuring uniformity and accuracy of entries.
• Uphold segregation of duties and enforce proper accounting controls to safeguard financial integrity.
• Lead various special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Payroll Supervisor and Staff Accountant.

Hiring Requirements

• 4-year Business/Accounting degree (advanced degree or CPA preferred).
• 10-years of experience in construction accounting or equivalent training/experience.
• Knowledge of general construction accounting, auditing, payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable required.
• Proficiency in ERP software required (COINS experience preferred).
• Intermediate knowledge of Office 365 software applications.
• Strong management, supervisory, and leadership skills combined with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Superior organizational skills, ability to make independent decisions and multi-task.
• Communicate clear expectations to reports and hold them accountable for their performance.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th‑anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.