Accounting Manager

About the role

Our client is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to take full ownership of daily financial operations. Reporting directly to the company owner, you will be the driving force behind ensuring accurate month-end closes, fast event-driven billing, and strategic cash flow management. The ideal candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish) or possess conversational Spanish skills to effectively collaborate with the operational workforce. Based in Ijamsville, MD, our client is a highly stable, long-standing leader in the construction, landscaping, and commercial snow removal industries. Operating successfully since 1990, they offer a secure, local opportunity with a stress-free reverse commute for professionals outside the congested DC corridor. This organization values high-ownership individuals and rewards reliability with a clear trajectory for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle accounting operations, taking hands-on ownership of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the general ledger.
• Drive accurate, event-driven billing and rapid post-storm invoicing under time-sensitive conditions.
• Manage detailed job costing processes tailored to trade services, ensuring accurate margin and profitability tracking.
• Process payroll and overtime for a highly seasonal, surge-driven hourly workforce.
• Complete precise and timely month-end closes, eliminating the need for day-to-day intervention from the owner.
• Navigate and maintain financial records within QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise while integrating data from specialized platforms like Aspire and Inova.
• Collaborate with field operations to gather necessary data and work seamlessly with external accountants to generate comprehensive financial statements.

Requirements

• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish) or possess conversational Spanish skills to effectively collaborate with the operational workforce.
• Proven experience in an operational accounting role, with a willingness to actively process payroll and AP.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and strong Excel skills.
• Demonstrated grit and endurance to handle demanding seasonal cycles, which requires 12-hour shifts and weekend availability during winter snow events.
• Prior experience with job costing, budgeting, and cash flow management within construction, landscaping, or field-service industries is highly preferred.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a self-starting nature to investigate financial discrepancies without being chased.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for an on-site schedule and off-hours seasonal response.

Pay

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience.
• Bonus Potential: 5-15% discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Work Environment: Fully on-site role.
• Health: Company-paid Health Insurance for the employee, plus a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
• Retirement: Retirement account with a company match.
• Time Off: Paid holidays and PTO.