Accounting Manager

Job Description CONTRACT: Accounting Manager (10919) Our client, a Highly successful and growing Azle commercial electrical contractor is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team on a Contract-to-Hire basis. The successful candidate will provide hands‑on accounting leadership for the Company performing or managing all accounting and reporting responsibilities including managing a team of 2 accounting staff. The position reports directly to the CEO with dotted line reporting to a Fractional CFO. Primary Responsibilities Lead daily operations of the accounting department including performing job cost reporting, over/(under) WIP schedules, financial reporting, month end accounting close including bank and other reconciliations, cash management; and supervising monthly billing, accounts payable, payroll processing, collections. Supervise two (2) staff: Accounts Receivable-Accounts Payable HR and Field Employee Administration Accountable for the effective functioning of internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements, including monitoring Accounts Receivable aging Reconcile bank statements monthly, and other general accounts, as needed Perform the month-end close process, including journal entries as needed Prepare balance sheet and profit and loss statements monthly Prepare sales tax reporting monthly Prepare other financial schedules as needed upon request Provide necessary information to the Company independent CPA for tax return preparation Special projects, reporting, and analyses as assigned Knowledge and Skill Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least two (2) years of experience, OR at least five (5) years of comparable experience At least three (3) years construction or contractor accounting experience, including WIP (progress completion) accounting Attention to detail and high level of accuracy are required Ability to understand and administer compliance with regulatory requirements Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems (i.e. Sage-Intacct, NetSuite, or QuickBooks) Ability to perform responsibilities with limited supervision Key Qualifications: Systems Used :QuickBooks Online preferred Full cycle accounting Month end close POC or WIP accounting highly preferred Construction industry experience highly preferred Sales tax (accruals, remittance, exemptions) preferred Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals. Company Description Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals. #J-18808-Ljbffr