Accounting Manager - Heavy Road Industries

**This position is located in Fresno, CA. Relocation or commute required**

We are a heavy civil and substation construction company primarily working in Northern California, the Central Valley, and the Bay Area.

$67,000 - $85,000 / Yr

401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation and Paid Holidays.

Bonus based on company profitability.

7:00 am - 4:00 pm / Monday - Friday

The company is seeking an Accounting Manager who can eventually become a controller as the company grows. The accounting manager will be responsible for planning and directing the accounting operations of the company, including overseeing the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable functions, and tax filings. The ideal candidate is an operational accounting professional who is proactive in seeking ways to improve processes, communication, policies, and business partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the accounting department including initiating new processes and procedures aimed at creating efficiency.

• Oversee all aspects of accounts payables, accounts receivables, and closely monitor cash functions.

• Ensure proper job cost reporting of transactions, prepare monthly job costing and related journal entries.

• Work with operations to ensure job costing and job data is accurate and timely

• Prepare and analyze Work-In-Progress reports.

• Perform month-end closing, and reconciliation, including analysis of operation costs and results.

• Issue monthly financial statements, perform analytical review to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• Maintain and improve current accounting systems and implement new modules.

• Provide in-service training and development of staff. Keep accounting function in step with the expansion and growth of the company.

• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as requested or directed by CEO/CFO.

• Monitor cash balances and project cash flow.

• Responsible for management of tax compliance and regulatory reporting compliance in association with CPA.

• Ensure all accounting activities and functions are met within set time frames.

• Develop, improve, monitor, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 8 - 10+ years of complex, progressive accounting experience

• Exceptional work ethic, strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Advanced decision-making, analytical and problem-solving abilities

• QuickBooks and knowledge of Viewpoint software is strongly preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office 365 products

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline strongly preferred

• 8-10 years of Finance or Accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry

• Viewpoint for construction accounting experience is strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Personal Skills:

• Ability to work effectively with others.

• Commitment to high standards, integrity, and ethics.

• Entrepreneurial drive demonstrated the ability to take on additional responsibility quickly.

• Detail-oriented self-starter, team player able to work well in groups in a changing environment.

• Ability to make decisions in a manner consistent with the Company’s primary interest

• Possess the ability to look ahead and organize activities so that deadlines are met. 

• Understand how his/her performance impacts others in the information chain and keep them informed.

• Seek out new opportunities to contribute. Push the envelope and raise the bar. Treat each task as an opportunity to excel.

• Total commitment to the success of the project, his/her teammates, and the company. 

• Feel personally responsible for the results of his/her work and its impact on the rest of the organization.