Construction Accounting Manager

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States eZonestaffing LLC Full time

Position: Construction Accounting Manager

Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Fulltime /Permanent with benefits

Role description: As a Construction Accounting Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of our construction projects. This position reports directly to ownership and will have a primary role in the daily transactional activities of the company, as well as providing key support to billing, reconciliations, budgets and forecasts.

Your responsibilities will include:


• Supervising and managing all accounting operations, including compliance with full-cycle general ledger GAAP accounting, work in progress ("WIP") statements, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, budget, billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.


• Preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.


• Performing and overseeing monthly close activities, including reconciling general ledger accounts.


• Preparing and/or reviewing all payroll activities.


• Tracking project costs, expenses, and revenues.


• Collaborating with project managers to develop accurate project budgets.


• Preparing and analyzing financial reports, and other managerial reports and metrics for ownership.


• Maintaining the company's accounting system and files, along with the corresponding legal entities related to the company.


• Monitoring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.


• Participating in insurance, union and sales tax audits and ensuring financial records are accurate.

Qualifications:


• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.


• Proven experience with a construction company, with knowledge of construction WIP accounting.


• 10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience with extensive knowledge of GAAP.


• Experience with accounting for transactions covering multiple legal entities.


• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Knowledge of:


• Illinois Sales and Use Tax


• Cost of goods sold


• G703 forms and waivers (partial and final)


• Construction billing


• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.


• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Ability to work on-site in Chicago metropolitan area.



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