Accounting Manager

Fred Smith Company is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team in our Raleigh location. The Accounting Manager is responsible for assisting with the controlling and executing all matters relating to the administrative and accounting functions. This position includes administrative and accounting goals, the plans to meet those goals, working with other employees as necessary, and the follow-up required to ensure the department is moving forward at all times as directed by the Controller. This is a full-time position and reports to the Controller. This position also works with Operational and Support personnel.

FSC is an established, and growing, heavy highway, site construction contractor and asphalt manufacturer with approximately 1,300 employees based in Raleigh, North Carolina and operating as far East as Kitty Hawk and as far West as Winston-Salem.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and enter journal entries which includes approved reclassification of expenses into and out of accounts, correcting entries, allocating expenditures and etc.
• Routinely analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately.
• Assist with preparation/review of financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Perform audits on a regular basis to verify transactions.
• Assist in compiling information for external auditors, as required.
• Participate in the preparation and entry of the annual budget to ensure cost control.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Maintain and increase knowledge in the accounting software.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all company records and documents.
• Assist with special projects assigned by management.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of accounting and financial reporting methods, specifically in GAAP cost accounting.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Marked ability to analyze and respond to situational problems.
• Considerable skill in problem solving, conflict resolution and dealing with confidential information/situations.
• Proven ability to deal with the stresses of meeting deadlines and company goals.
• Must be able to do business calculations; complete reports with statistical data and mathematical relationships; perform quickly and accurately all computations related to accounting.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook or similar programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance and/or management.
• A minimum of five years of experience in accounting. Experience with a mid-size to large construction company is preferred, but not required.
• Possess computer knowledge and experience with Excel. Additional custom reporting tools and construction accounting program (i.e. JDE) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.