Accounting Manager

Modern Construction Services • Charlotte, NC

8d • $110,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Modern Construction Services serves a variety of businesses and clients nationwide, specializing in the renovation and commercial construction of retail, business office, restaurant, and healthcare related properties.. At Modern Construction Services, we're looking for a dynamic leader with a proven track record in managing commercial construction accounting departments and the expertise to drive financial excellence and lead a dedicated team. The salary range for this position (depending on experience) is between $110,000 and $150,000 per year. This salary range reflects a scale from a competent early-career manager estimator to a highly experienced, leadership-level Construction Accounting professional who adds strategic value to the organization. While demonstrating strong leadership skills to manage and develop the accounting team, the preferred candidate will have a deep understanding of full-cycle accounting, accrual GAAP accounting, general ledger accounting, and construction-specific accounting practices, including job costing, percentage-of-completion, and revenue recognition. They will have expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Department manager roles within our company are in-office and not remote. This position will require a leadership presence and commute to 5900 Harris Technology Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28269. Preferred candidate will have seasoned work history within the Charlotte area region. This position does not offer relocation benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the accounting field.
• Highly Proficient in QuickBooks Online.
• Job costing experience working in Construction, Manufacturing or related field.
• The ability to research and analyze various types of data/information, including the ability to provide succinct evaluation and reporting.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize work to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understands and practices confidentiality/privacy of personnel information.
• Excellent technical accounting skills with in-depth knowledge of and experience in all phases of accounting operations.
• Must have a strong attention to detail, be well organized, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability and desire to solve problems and to lead innovation of processes, procedures and tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AIA documents.

Responsibilities

• "Hands on" responsibility for all finance and accounting functions; specific areas of responsibility include month-end and year-end close; general ledger reconciliation; cash management; oversite of accounts payable and accounts receivable, and fixed assets management.
• Track and allocate costs to specific projects, including labor, materials, and overhead.
• Process accounting transactions as required, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, general journal entries, check disbursements, online banking, bank and credit card reconciliations, cash application, monitor bank deposits and postings, etc.
• Manage Accounting Department Staff and Vendor Management Team.
• Handle the reporting for the annual insurance renewal and audit.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and general ledger account reconciliations, activity analyses and reports as requested, including production-based reports.
• Work with the leadership team to prepare the Annual Operating Budget.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal accounting systems and controls.
• Serve as a point of contact to clients, vendors and business partners.
• Work with third party CPA to complete all States and Federal Income Tax Returns.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the company, management, other associates and customers. Fosters a collaborative / cooperative work environment by assisting and supporting others in the achievement of company goals.
• Assist HR with bi-weekly payroll, 401(k) employee contributions and worker’s compensation report, and process time sheets/expense reports and calculate monthly commissions; when needed, prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual filings and reports to federal, states, and local governments as needed including W2/W3s, 1096/1099, NC-3, 940/941.
• Manage company licenses and business lines of insurance renewals and audits.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

• Annual profit sharing.
• Medical, vision, and dental.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Saving Account (HSA).
• Employer-paid Basic Term Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager