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SolomonEdwards; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SolomonEdwards in New Jersey is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations for construction projects. This role requires managing bank activities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and overseeing payroll management. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting experience at the management level, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage Intacct, and familiarity with government compliance in the construction industry. The position promotes diversity and inclusivity in hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Accounting & Reporting experience at the Management level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Sage Intacct, Procore.
• Familiarity with government compliance and required attestations.
• Experience in the Construction Industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage banking activity, monitor cash flow daily.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and financial statements.
• Oversee compliance with internal control policies and GAAP.
• Payroll management including job costing review.
• Prepare required tax workpapers and reviews tax returns.

Skills

Accounting & Reporting Management

Microsoft Office

Sage Intacct

Procore

Government Compliance Familiarity

Construction Industry Experience

Job description

Our client constructs affordable housing projects, providing reporting and documentation requirements of the many federal, state and local programs. They fulfill all compliance requirements surrounding WBE/MBE, Section 3 employment and certified payroll reporting.

About the Role

This role reports to CEO and President and manages day-to-day financial operations of all Construction Finance and Accounting. Direct hands-on accounting & reporting with one direct report.

Responsibilities

• Manage banking activity, monitor and review cash flow daily
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Oversee compliance with internal control policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain General Ledger activity
• Post monthly project billings and monitor accounts receivable
• Prepare and distribute Monthly Financial Statements, including contract in progress details
• Distribute quarterly and FYE Financial Statements to bond company
• Key contact with Independent Auditors
• Work with Project Managers, prepare detailed monthly job status reports which track project costs against budgets, profit and compliance.
• Track Owner Change Orders
• Monitor costs and profit for compliance with State cost certification guidelines
• Payroll management, including review of job costing with President
• Review project status, billing status and revenue recognition with President
• Track MBE/WBE participation by project and completes state MBE/WBE utilization certifications at completion
• Prepare State Contractor Cost Certification summaries and workpapers for auditors and reviews and approves final reports
• Prepare General Contractor final lien waiver and other miscellaneous closing documents required at project completion
• Prepare required tax workpapers and reviews tax returns
• Maintain workers comp analysis and oversee annual audit with insurance company auditor
• Prepare Quarterly Gross Receipt Tax Returns
• Support A/P Manager

Qualifications

10+ years of Accounting & Reporting experience at the Management level

Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office, Sage Intacct, Procore

Familiarity with government compliance and required attestations

Construction Industry experience

Pay range and compensation package

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.