Accounting Manager

CHASTAIN EXCAVATING; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Opportunity to work directly with公司领导与

Job summary

Chastain Excavating is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for its in-office team in southwestern Indiana. This full-time role involves independently managing accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing reliable financial information to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and proactive, capable of handling AP, AR, payroll, and job costing in a fast-paced construction environment, with direct collaboration with company

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting with ability to independently manage multiple functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliation and ledger accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations with accuracy and consistency.
• Manage accounts payable: vendor invoices, payments, reconciliations.
• Manage accounts receivable: invoicing, collections, cash applications.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll processing and payroll tax reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | In-Person

Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

About Us

Chastain Excavating is an established excavation and heavy civil construction company serving southwestern Indiana and the surrounding areas. We take pride in our work, our employees, and the relationships we've built with our customers.

We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our team. This is a full-time, in-office position for an individual who is comfortable independently managing accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing reliable financial information to support business decisions.The ideal candidate is highly organized, takes initiative, and can manage a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial records.
• Manage accounts payable, including vendor invoices, payment processing, and account reconciliation.
• Manage accounts receivable, including customer invoicing, payment tracking, and collections.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll processing, payroll tax reporting, and related recordkeeping.
• Monitor construction job costs, track project expenses, and prepare job profitability reports.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure compliance with applicable accounting procedures.
• Work directly with company management to provide financial information and support operational decisions.
• Assist with additional accounting and general office responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting, with the ability to independently manage multiple accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
• Experience with QuickBooks, preferably QuickBooks Online.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential financial information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous accounting experience in construction, excavation, or a related industry.
• Experience with construction job costing and project profitability reporting.
• Experience managing payroll and payroll tax reporting.

A college degree is not required. Relevant hands-on accounting experience, demonstrated competency, and the ability to perform the responsibilities of the position are highly valued.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunity to work directly with company leadership and make a meaningful contribution to business operations.

Why Join Chastain Excavating?

At Chastain Excavating, we value employees who are dependable, take pride in their work, and are willing to contribute wherever needed. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of important accounting functions while working as part of an established, locally operated construction company.