Construction Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Our Client is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their franchise organization that provides services to cleanup and repair damage to residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mold, storm or other disasters. Their 50-year heritage is one of innovation, resourcefulness, empathy, and outstanding customer service. Known for their innovation, our Client has pioneered many processes and services that have helped shape the property damage restoration industry. Their franchise network focuses on delivering the highest quality services in the communities, towns and cities across North America. Having created a synergy of excellence, expertise and experience that is second to none, their passion for quality drives everything they do.

The Accounting Manager plays a crucial role in managing job file and office finances and budgets. Their primary responsibilities are to record and analyze job file finances, maintain financial records, and provide ownership with accurate financial snapshots of the business. The Accounting Manager works closely with the General Manager and the Chief Financial Officer.

• This position will support two locations - Lynchburg, VA and Myrtle Beach, SC - one onsite, and the other remote.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Enter all job cost expenses into accounting software and ensure sync to management system Monitor all job cost ratios and gross margin progress

Coordinate and lead weekly production meetings with project coordinators, project managers, and business leaders to review job and payment status

Ensure daily sync between accounting software and job management system

Manage timely accounting-related job dates in management system

Reconcile job costs with accounting software and close job files weekly, when ready

Maintain a current and orderly accounting system

Export timesheets to ensure payroll is run in a timely fashion

Enter all office expense transactions into accounting software to ensure bank accounts and credit cards are reconciled monthly

Prepare financial reports for review with Owners

Compute and monitor key financial ratios for review with Owners

Prepare and file government remittances on time

Provide accountant with required year-end business and staff information

Receive vendor bills, reconcile to POs and enter into accounting system

Pay bills according to payment terms

Update and maintain vendor and subtrade files

Request and maintain updated Vendor / Subtrade Agreements, COIs, and other related documents

Prepare invoices as required on job files

Receive, process, and deposit payment

Prepare aging receivables report for review with divisional leaders

Notify Project Managers and Owners of problematic and questionable accounts

Prepare files for closing.

Provide excellent customer service by addressing client concerns and questions

Ensure client satisfaction by maintaining clean and accurate job financials

Foster an environment of collaboration and teamwork within the division and company

Represent the brand in a positive light

Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on customer service and rapport-building

Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational abilities

Proficient in time management, strategic thinking, and adaptability

Dedicated to continuous learning and maintaining confidentiality

Skilled in clerical, administrative tasks, and intermediate Excel

Knowledgeable in basic math, arithmetic, and accounting processes (credits, debits, and journal entries)

Self-motivated with strong priority management

Education and Work Experience :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

A minimum of 2 years of experience in bookkeeping, administrative support, and data entry

Proficient in QuickBooks for bookkeeping and financial management

Skilled in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in construction industry (preferred)

Benefits :

401K

Medical

Dental

Voluntary Life and AD&D

PTO

Paid holidays

Additional benefits available for enrollment, employee paid

Posting Statement :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.