Accounting Manager

XL Construction Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

XL Construction Corporation seeks an Accounting Manager in San Francisco to lead the general ledger, close the books, and supervise accounting personnel.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, 7+ years of accounting experience (construction industry preferred), strong Excel and Vista by Viewpoint know-how, and a focus on data integrity and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting/finance.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience of a small group.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Extensive use of Vista/Viewpoint or similar job-cost system.
• Strong MS Excel and accounting packages.
• Ability to build relationships across functions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Review all G/L transactions, from A/R invoicing, A/P vouchering, and G/L journal entries
• Full GL cycle closing of books including account reconciliation preparation for review
• Accounts receivable management including problem resolution and collection management
• Developing proper operational, data documentation and troubleshooting procedures
• Responsible for managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Enhancing project teams’ financial acumen
• Accounts payable processing and payment
• Working with the parent’s shared services in payroll and HR
• Development of operational procedures and documentation of data flow
• Review state and local tax filings, research and resolve discrepancies and tax notices
• Assist Controller with annual external year-end audit, and tax compliance
• Provide oversight and supervision for accounting personnel
• Provide coaching and training to accounting personnel
• Other projects as assigned such as software implementation and financial analysis

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

Accounting Manager

Responsibilities:

• Review all G/L transactions, from A/R invoicing, A/P vouchering, and G/L journal entries


• Full GL cycle closing of books including account reconciliation preparation for review


• Accounts receivable management including problem resolution and collection management


• Developing proper operational, data documentation and troubleshooting procedures


• Responsible for managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy


• Enhancing project teams’ financial acumen


• Accounts payable processing and payment


• Working with the parent’s shared services in payroll and HR


• Development of operational procedures and documentation of data flow


• Review state and local tax filings, research and resolve discrepancies and tax notices


• Assist Controller with annual external year-end audit, and tax compliance


• Provide oversight and supervision for accounting personnel


• Provide coaching and training to accounting personnel


• Other projects as assigned such as software implementation and financial analysis

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in accounting/finance required


• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience required. Must have worked with the Work-in-
  Progress (WIP) and have a thorough understanding of inner workings of balance sheet.


• Supervisory experience of a small group


• Experience in construction or construction-related industry is required


• Extensive use of job cost accounting systems, preferably Vista by Viewpoint


• High proficiency in MS Excel and accounting packages is desirable.


• Demonstrated ability to build business relationships within and across functions


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Understanding of accounting principles including GAAP


• Understanding of financial controls and systems

Core Competencies:

• XLI Steward


• Managerial Courage


• Bridge Builder


• People Builder


• Continuous Learner


• Business Acumen


• Strategic Edge

The salary range for this position is $106,000 to $150,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.