Senior Accounting Manager

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Position Overview

The Senior Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations for a mid-to-large scale construction company specializing in asphalt and concrete. This role ensures financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and timely reporting, while supporting the Chief Financial Officer in strategic decision-making. The candidate will play a key role in managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll with emphasis on project cost accounting, equipment/asset tracking, to drive profitability and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
• Manage job cost accounting, WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules, and percentage-of-completion reporting.
• Develop and maintain budgetary controls; perform variance and profitability analyses.

Construction-Specific Accounting

• Monitor job costing for asphalt paving and concrete construction projects.
• Track capital assets, equipment usage, depreciation, and other assigned duties.
• Manage subcontractor compliance (COIs, lien waivers, W-9s, and contracts).
• Collaborate with project managers and superintendents to review budgets, cost codes, and financial forecasts.
• Support bonding and insurance requirements through financial reporting.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Oversee preparation of fuel tax, and payroll tax filings.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, (AP Administrator, Payroll Administrator) providing training and performance reviews.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• Partner with operations, estimating, and business development teams to improve financial outcomes.
• Assist executives with long-term strategic planning and financial modeling.

Daily & Weekly Tasks

• Monitor Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable aging and optimize vendor and subcontractor payment schedules.
• Review and approve vendor invoices, journal entries, and payroll.
• Conduct weekly project review meetings with project managers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA strongly preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years of accounting/finance management in construction (asphalt/concrete preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting software (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Procore, CMIC, etc.).
• Proficiency in job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.

Accounts Receivable: Assist with managing accounts receivable, including generating invoices, processing payments, and tracking overdue accounts.

Documentation: Maintain organized and accurate financial records, including filing invoices, receipts, and other documentation.

Expense Tracking: Monitor and track company expenses, ensuring compliance with budgeting guidelines.

Support: Provide support to senior accounting staff with various tasks as needed, including preparing financial reports, researching transactions, and recording adjusting journal entries.

Compliance: Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.

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