Accounting Manager

The Crom Corporation•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and month-end closing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP or other standards [https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/job-descriptions/accounting-manager]. Oversight of project analyst and their responsibilities including Accounts Receivable, Job Setups, Billing and Job cost reporting. Ensure accurate, timely billings to achieve maximum cash flow. Develop, implement and maintain internal accounting procedures to ensure appropriate accounting controls are maintained.

Requirements

Associates’ degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field or the equivalent experience.
2 years of experience managing staff.
10+ years of experience in billing, preferably in the Construction Industry.
Public Notary
10+ years of overall general accounting experience.
Thorough working knowledge of job cost accounting.
Exceptional organizational skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Strong technical accounting skills.
Strong attention to detail, problem solving, solid analytical skills and follow through skills are essential.
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong communication skills with the ability to deal with all levels of internal and external customers tactfully and effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the accounts receivable process, monitoring aging reports, ensuring timely customer payments, resolving billing disputes, coordinating with sales and operations, setting credit limits, improving cash flow, enforcing collection policies, and supporting escalated collection efforts when necessary.
Support and supervise Accounts Payable Manager.
Hire, supervise, mentor and train accounting staff, setting standards and performance management.
Maintain and regularly update the project manager assignment list to ensure accurate tracking of responsibilities, workload distribution, and project alignment.
Read and understand contracts, especially about billing details and subcontractor terms.
Review all jobs set up in accounting software to ensure data integrity and appropriate revenue recognition.
Coordinate and facilitate contracts and change order budget adjustments with accompanying cost breakdowns for input into accounting software.
Certify compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for federally funded projects and coordinate with payroll.
Coordinate project licensing requirements with Risk department.
Close out jobs in contracts and job cost.
Treasury and banking responsibilities include daily cash balance reporting, preparing and processing bank wires, uploading bank details, and completing bank reconciliations.
Journal entries include recurring journal entries, weekly project charge-outs and contract labor accrued wage reclassifications.
Update reporting tables weekly in ERP
Process monthly inventory closing, physical counts, and quarterly inventory true ups.
Serve as backup to Project Analyst.
Serve as backup support for the work-in-progress (WIP) process.
Respond to inquiries from customers and managers regarding accounts receivable.
Create ad hoc job cost and financial reports for project managers, and senior management.
Other duties as assigned.