Corporate Accounting Manager

Griffith Company•Brea, CA

3d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a nearly 125 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds. We are seeking an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager. The Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Corporate Accounting Department with the primary focus of responsibility being the Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger Accounting. This position will report to our Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of General Accounting experience.
Previous supervisory experience.
Construction, payroll, accounts payable and fixed asset experience.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff of 3 direct reports, 8 additional indirect.
Keep updated with changing regulations regarding Payroll and Unions.
Develop, train and backup as needed for all positions within the department.
Union, Non-Union and Executive Payroll
Corporate Accounts Payable
Support for Office Managers at other divisions.
Work with Office Managers in relationship to Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchase Orders and Accounts Receivable functions.
Monitor internal audit procedures & process for PR, AP and Compliance related functions. Troubleshoot issues and work as a team for resolutions.
Run & review weekly Accts Receivable aging.
Follow up with Office Managers on their AR collection efforts and monitor that they are adding notes to document the status.
Provide oversight on Accounts Payable aging and turnover to ensure vendors are getting paid timely.
Work with Accounts Payable Supervisor and Office Managers to ensure bottlenecks are cleared.
Coordinate with auditors when the primary topic falls into Accounting Department’s responsibility. If the audits relate primarily with Job Cost activity, it would be directed to Job Cost Controller/CFO and possibly the district.
Prepare various monthly Journal entries & schedules.
Review monthly schedules prepared either by direct reports and dotted line reports.
Review quarterly and annual required filings for payroll tax (i.e. 941, 940, etc.), accounts payable (i.e. 1099, 1096, etc.), Sales and Use Tax, 571-L, etc.
Work with Corporate and Divisional staff as necessary to keep process and procedures current.
Bank Reconciliations – Non-Union PR and Executive PR bank accounts
Oversee and approve Positive Pay filters/exceptions as needed.
Review and approve new or changes to vendor electronic payment instructions as needed.
Assist with OCIP/CCIP enrollment calculations as needed.
Handle special projects as needed.