Accounting Manager

This position will have oversight of the division's accounting initiatives and employees directly reporting to this position.  This position will be instrumental in day-to-day accounting activities.  This position will work closely with management in executing the company’s annual business plan and its operational strategic initiatives. Essential Functions•    Coordinate daily accounting (billing, accounts payable, daily cash & treasury, accounts receivable collection) activities and month-end close with internal and parent company staff•    Compile and submit required monthly journal entries to corporate•    Perform project reconciliation to ensure system billing and cost are in synch with pay applications and inventory•    Coordinate with Sales & Project management on resolving  and completing open change orders, billing disputes and accounts payable variances•    Facilitate Division's Annual Business Plan and its performance to plan•    Provide monthly management reports (i.e. sales activity, margin analysis) to management team•    Reconcile physical inventory accounting activities•    Coordinate semi-annual physical inventory process and reporting•    Perform bank reconciliations monthly; verifying deposits and addressing questions/problems•    Verify support schedules to general ledger control accounts.  Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review sales, cost of goods sold, and expense accounts for accuracy and make corrections as needed.•    Maintain petty cash fund and reconcile monthly•    Coordinate monthly and year-end financial closing•    Review all accounts payable invoices and ensure expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts•    Compile and submit monthly AP and AR aging reports in correct format to Cook & Boardman•    Release orders on credit hold as needed•    Assist outside insurance, government & accounting auditors•    Process Returned Merchandise Authorization•    Ensure that accurate sales tax is collected and submitted to the appropriate state(s) agency•    Direct, monitor and evaluate the activities and performance of accounting personnel.  Provide back up of all positions as needed and revise procedures as required Minimum Qualifications•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance, or an equivalent combination of education/experience •    Current and valid US driver’s license•    At least 4 years of general accounting experience•    At least 2 years of experience as a manager of an accounting department Knowledge, Skills and Abilities •    Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment•    Experience in the construction industry is a plus•    Advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills•    Well-developed participatory management and administrative skills, with proven ability to recruit, train and motivate personnel•    Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of management, co-workers and subordinates•    Well organized with strong analytical and reasoning abilities•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Work Environment  This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.  Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal ContractorAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.