Accounting Manager

Road Safety Services, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety services company is seeking an Accounting Manager in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves ensuring timely month-end closing and managing the accounting team while using strong analytical skills and advanced Microsoft Excel. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in construction finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting and/or general ledger accounting experience.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting and financial practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end closing.
• Reconcile financial accounts and resolve reconciling items.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Road Safety Services is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. This position will be in person in our Phoenix, AZ office.

The Accounting Manager will report to the General Manager and is primarily responsible for ensuring a smooth and timely month-end closing. It requires a hands-on approach, the ability to lead others in a team, and manage multiple competing priorities. The focus is on accuracy and attention to detail as the information is used by management and the corporate office to view the results of the business in its financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Ensures timely completion of the month-end closing process. This includes supporting and working with other team members regarding accounts payable and customer invoicing.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts and resolves reconciling items.
• Create and post general ledger entries for intercompany transactions, bank transactions, and payroll transactions related to benefits, taxes, processing fees, and other deductions.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Review AP entries for appropriate taxes according to the office location and offsite shipments of material.
• Assist in the analysis of financial information including, but not limited to, monthly financial statements, annual budget, and ad hoc reports as requested by management.
• Track annual capital expenditure purchases against budget.
• Manage the Accounting team which includes A/R, AP, payroll and Contract admin functions.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and perform financial and operational analysis as directed.
• Work closely with the accounting, budgeting, and operational teams to implement toolsets needed for understanding trends and results.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Actively participate in corporate activities related to the annual audit, acquisition due diligence/integration, systems upgrades/enhancements, and other key initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting and/or general ledger accounting experience.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting and financial practices and standards.
• Strong analytical abilities with a proven track record of identifying solutions and implementing results.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity, highly driven, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic fast-paced environment, proven problem solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills applied to business and financial data.

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