Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Bel-Aire Mechanical, a Legence company

For over 35 years, Bel-Aire Mechanical has been recognized as a market leader in providing expert mechanical and plumbing services. Centrally located in Phoenix, Arizona, Bel-Aire is known for significant expertise in utilizing innovative technology to support their clients through the whole project life cycle. Today, Bel-Aire employs over 400 professionals focused on designing, building, and servicing complex systems for mission-critical buildings.

Location: Phoenix, AZ. Full-Time onsite

Hours: M-F 7am - 4pm

The successful candidate will lead the accounting team to achieve strategic financial goals by developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls while providing financial insights to senior management. (Direct management of accounting team ensuring processes are in place for accurate and efficient financial reporting. )

Responsibilities/Duties

• Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, taking the initiative to drive improved processes for the business unit and corporate goals of the organization.
• Management of all vendor maintenance and compliance.
• Responsible for review of all administrative accounts for accurate entry and tracking.
• Responsible for accurate job costing, as it relates to the accounts payable process.
• Management of credit card payments, p-cards, and reconciliations.
• Management of short-term cash weekly, adjusting for best use of cash.
• Supervise billing personnel, ensuring compliance with billing requirements and updating processes as needed.
• Supervise compliance personnel, bridging communication between operations personnel, payroll, accounting and purchasing.
• Manage Sage 300 daily, weekly, and monthly application postings and close as required.
• Manage vendor contracts and agreements as necessary.
• Make suggestions to improve accounting processes.
• Any special projects provided by Upper Management as necessary.
• Responsible for the annual filing of 1099's by the deadline.
• Maintains all state and federal requirements related to responsible accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, related area or equivalent experience of 5 years.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Sage 300 Applications.
• Knowledge of construction industry practices.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must establish leadership and direct personnel in performing work.
• Demonstrate math proficiency (percentage calculations and verifications).
• Effective Interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to recognize and resolve issues.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Conflict resolutions skills.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Understand general sales and use tax law.

Competencies

• Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, such as word processing, spreadsheet maintenance, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Computers – Knowledge of computer software, including applications.
• Administration and Management – Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Communication – Effectively communicating as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Problem Solving – Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions or elevate to upper management.
• Management of Personnel Resources – Basic motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job or getting direction from upper management if needed.
• Time Management – Managing one's own time as it relates to the position and duties and the time of others.
• Service Orientation – Actively looking for way to help people.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself or others to make improvements or take corrective action as it relates to the position and duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.