Lead Accountant

Accountant - Finance/Administration | Reports to: President Summary: Owns day-to-day financial operations — cash management, monthly close, financial controls, compliance — and partners with ownership on budgeting, cost control, and FP&A tsForecasts cash flow (13 weeks–13 month s)Oversees cash, payroll, billing, A/R, A/P, job set-up/close-out, banking, insurance; drives process improveme ntCloses books monthly, distributes financials to leadersh ipMeets tax/compliance requirements (income, property, sales/use, payroll, 401(k )Maintains a system of controls: safeguards assets, documents policies/procedures, retains records, runs an annual finance calendar, tracks budget vs. actua lsSupports insurance renewals, audits, policy administrati onSets HR/payroll policies; oversees benefits enrollment and onboardi ngReports on job profitability and cash fl owLiaises internally (owners, office, field) and externally (bank, insurance, bonding, customers, vendors, 401(k) TPA, CP A)Optimizes use of the Company's accounting/ERP system (redacted from "Sage 100 Contractor" )Stays current on HR, safety, and accounting/regulatory chang esEnsures Company captures applicable federal/local financial progra ms Qualifications: BS in accounting or related field +3 yrs experience (or 7 yrs in a similar leadership role); strong Microsoft Office skills; analytical, detail-oriented, deadline-driven; discretion with confidential info; flexible and self-direct #J-18808-Ljbffr