Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager, Construction 

Location: Syracuse

Salary: $70-85k/yr

Summary: 

This position performs the accounting and bookkeeping function within the enterprise's construction division.  Primary functions are comprised of (1.) Responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, month-end reporting, variance reporting, invoice coding, and reconciliations, and (2.) Supporting the construction team.  This position reports to the Controller. 

Essential Functions:

• Assist construction teams in properly tracking project costs for new and existing projects.
• Prepares and analyzes project work- in- process reports.
• Monitors job status of projects to ensure accurate results.
• Works with staff on all aspects of new and existing projects providing financial assistance.
• Supports the Billing Specialist to complete the monthly invoicing for the projects with the assistance of the project managers.
• Monitors client accounts receivable ledgers to identify delinquent accounts. Works with staff to resolve.
• Reviews General Ledger detail to ensure proper posting of expense and revenue entries. Makes any adjustments.
• Prepares monthly accounting entries for prepaids, depreciation and amortization, and interest expense.
• Maintains fixed assets records and assigns useful lives and proper methods for book and tax.
• Reconciles bank accounts making entries for transfers, electronic payments, bank fees, debt payments.
• Reconciles AR and AP month end details to the general ledger. Investigates differences and adjusts.
• Prepares the financials and verifies the proper accounting for each department.
• Analyzes and compares financial data to history and industry standards. 
• Keep current with financial policies, regulation and legislation on financial topics affecting the enterprise-attend conferences and education classes. 

Position Requirements

•  Four-year Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field. Will consider appropriate equivalent experience. 
• 7+ years of experience in the construction industry. 
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedure. 
• Advanced Excel skills, ability to grasp accounting systems and software. Experience with project-based accounting software preferred.  
• Ability to read, compare, and interpret figures and data. Strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to present complex financial information in a clear, accessible way.