Accounting Manager

Building a culture of care means creating an environment where people feel valued, not just customers and clients but those within the organization. InServ believes in creating a culture of care to create a family within our organization. InServ believes strongly in promoting employees from within our organization. By investing in our employees and dedicating funds for education, we promote a culture of advancement and progression.

InServ is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We provide competitive wages and benefits that include paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, vision, educational benefits, 401K retirement plan, craft training, and career pathing.

Experience:  A minimum of 5 years’ related accounting experience in a Contractor/Construction environment. Serve as a subject matter expert in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Job Cost and Payroll processes/terminology/reporting. Experience with using integrated accounting systems (Sage 300/Timberline preferred). Experience with AIA billings, lien waivers, & sales tax documentation.

Job Summary:  The Accounting Manager is a core member of the InServ finance team is responsible for the management of the accounting function and its processes/integrity for our growing organization. This role will work directly with our team members, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to ensure projects and accounting workflows are properly completed, documented, and administered. The AM is a partner to Operations leadership in daily administrative and accounting duties.

This is a full-time onsite role working within a collaborative team culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Accounting Department, ensuring accurate and timely daily processing.
• Partner with Operations to provide weekly status updates including billing results, committed costs, pending accounts payable invoices, and WorkMax/PR approvals. 
• Crosstrain and provide backup for all accounting functions: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Equipment & Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Job Cost, and Payroll.
• Develop, optimize, and implement strong operating/accounting controls and processes.
• Train Accounting teammates in proper accounting processes, policies and internal controls.
• Ensure that Managers are informed and aware of policy and procedural changes and violations.
• Develop and coach accounting teammates for optimal performance, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency and alignment with InServ’s goals.
• Proactively anticipate challenges and opportunities, taking the initiative to drive projects forward to achieve outstanding results in a high-volume environment.
• Continually monitor and assess current tools and reports with a focus on systems and process enhancements supporting the financial management of the company.

Specific Areas:

• Accounts Payable: support processes, manage credit card accounts, approve invoices and review vendor reconciliations
• Accounts Receivable / Billing: Manage weekly billings, customer accounts, collections, reconciliations and reporting
• Equipment / Fixed Assets: Oversee Company fixed asset system, set up and maintain assets, assign equipment numbers, post depreciation and process reporting
• General Ledger: Assist with month-end and year-end close, budget preparation and system entry
• Job Cost: Set up job related information: contracts, purchase orders, estimates, change orders, etc., and assist Ops/PM with inquiries, billings and reports
• Payroll: PR processing as needed, OCIP reporting and training management of timekeeping software (WorkMax)

Additional Duties / Responsibilities:

• Perform routine audits to ensure procedural compliance
• Maintain subcontractor documentation and compliance
• Assist with answering the telephone, receiving visitors and general office management Complete other company projects as required.

Requirements:

• The ability to be an ambassador of InServ’s mission, vision and values.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as financial statement reporting
• Capable of presenting complex financial information in a clear and actionable manner.
• Extensive knowledge of NC State Sales Tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment Physical Requirements: prolonged sitting, using fingers to manipulate/type.

Education: Associate’s degree in accounting or any equivalent combination of education and experience.