Accounting Manager (Construction ; FTE)
Aston Carter · Walnut Creek, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteAccounting$125k–$140k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the general ledger team and oversee full-cycle accounting operations
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and consolidations
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and perform variance analysis
- Analyze financial data and resolve complex accounting issues
- Collaborate with finance leadership on strategic initiatives and reporting needs
- Drive process improvements and workflow efficiencies
- Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff
- Support hiring, training, and performance management activities
- Assist with special projects, system enhancements, and operational improvements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 10+ years of accounting experience
- 5+ years of Accounting Manager experience within a construction environment
- Strong knowledge of general ledger and full-cycle accounting
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Construction accounting expertise, including project accounting and job costing
- Experience with AP, AR, and cash management processes
- Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and team management abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Viewpoint Vista ERP
- Background in electrical contracting, construction, or related industries
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives
- Building automation, building management systems, or structured cabling industry experience