Accounting Manager

Sellenriek Family of Companies; Jonesburg (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellenriek Family of Companies is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting across multiple construction projects, ensure accurate financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and effective cost control. This role leads the accounting team and supports project teams with financial insights for budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience (2+ in supervision), and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Construction or utility construction industry experience strongly preferred; including WIP accounting, job costing, and construction financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and variance analysis
• Own WIP and job costing, including reviewing project margins and financial performance
• Construction revenue recognition
• Consolidate monthly financials for multi entity structure
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and support schedules
• Host monthly operational finance meetings with stakeholders
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements, and effective cost control across multiple construction projects. This role manages the accounting team, supports project teams with financial insights, and plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and variance analysis
• Own WIP and job costing, including reviewing project margins and financial performance
• Construction revenue recognition
• Consolidate monthly financials for multi entity structure
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and support schedules
• Host monthly operational finance meetings with stakeholders
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulations
• Support internal and external audits; coordinate with auditors and tax advisors
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures

Accounts Payable Oversight

• Supervise AP functions, including approval workflow and credit card processing

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead corporate accounting and accounts payable team
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership
• Support ERP/accounting system implementation or optimization

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Construction or utility construction industry experience strongly preferred; including WIP accounting, job costing, and construction financial reporting

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, and WIP
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial controls

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment