What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Red Elephant | Design + Architectural Signage?
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: In Person in Lewisville, TX 75057
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Schedule: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, with weekends as needed)
About Red Elephant
At Red Elephant – Design & Architectural Signage, we create and install large-format graphics, interior/exterior signage, leasing signs, monument signs, and electric building signs across Texas and beyond. As the fastest-growing sign company in the DFW metroplex, we take pride in providing innovative and sustainable signage solutions for some of the most well-known businesses in the region. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Lewisville, Texas, is a hub for creativity, quality, and collaboration.
We live by our core values, TRUNK (Team Player, Results-Driven, Unforgettable, Now, Kaizen), and embrace a culture of respect, creativity, and inclusion. At Red Elephant, we’re passionate about delivering unforgettable results while fostering a workplace where big ideas thrive.
Position Overview:
Are you highly accountable? Do you tend to be reserved and introspective? Do you thrive in an environment that provides routine and stability? Are you single-focused and dedicated to the tasks assigned to you? Do you take pride in your precision and tend to be a perfectionist? Do you prefer to manage tasks rather than people?
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Accountant who can demonstrate an orderly and streamlined organizational style. This individual will rely on facts and accuracy to achieve desired results. Our next Staff Accountant will have the opportunity to work with our best team and will be responsible for providing timely, accurate, and high-quality services to the company in key performance categories such as Accounts Receivable, Collections, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, and Asset Management.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable Management:
- Create invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers.
- Review the Accounts Receivable list to ensure all entries are valid and accurate. Research and resolve unusual items.
- Review and resolve aged unapplied credits.
- Collaborate with department heads to gather percentage complete on budgeted items and prepare monthly draw schedules for select projects.
- Provide ad hoc reporting on the status of Accounts Receivable.
- Assist in new project setup.
Collections:
- Follow up with customers on past due invoices to discuss the reason for lack of payment and obtain confirmation that undisputed invoices will be paid.
- Follow up and resolve customer invoice rejections.
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with customer employees who approve and pay company invoices.
- Maintain detailed records of each collection activity.
General Ledger:
- Conduct revenue recognition review and reconciliation.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations throughout the year and for year-end review.
- Prepare WIP schedule and other supporting documents.
Accounts Payable:
- Code and process all Accounts Payable for the company.
- Review monthly corporate credit card statements and submission of corresponding receipts.
- Complete paperwork for new vendor registration and collect all necessary documentation.
Inventory Management:
- Regularly review and update inventory records.
- Perform regular inventory counts and reconcile with records.
- Calculate and record the cost of goods sold.
Asset Management:
- Inventory and assess the condition of physical assets.
- Calculate and record depreciation and amortization.
Other:
- Participate in evaluating specific problems with company systems and procedures that cause customer service challenges to improve performance.
- Request company insurance documents (COI’s) from agents and provide them to clients.
- Work collaboratively with sales, operations, and the fractional finance team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including cost controls, job costing, and profit and loss accounting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
- Intermediate QuickBooks user.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Key Attributes for Success:
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
- Proactive Problem Solver: Takes initiative to identify and address challenges before they escalate.
- Relationship Builder: Builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks and communications.
- Cultural Champion: Embodies and promotes the company’s values, contributing to a positive workplace culture.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental, Vision, and Health insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- Cellphone reimbursement
- Company-provided lunches
- Paid time off for volunteering activities
- Company events and celebrations
Job Type: Full-time
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sign Industry: 1 year (Preferred)
- Construction accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
Please Complete the Culture Index Personality Questionnaire with your application. All applications without results will not be reviewed. Link to Questionnaire: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/yz1OJzyzLIPPD
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000