Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager
Modesto, CA
$85,000 - $95,000 DOE
Full Time | On Site
Overview
The Senior Accounting Manager will oversee day to day accounting operations with a strong focus on construction accounting, Work In Progress (WIP) reporting, month end close, Accounts Payable, and cash flow management. This individual will serve as a key financial partner to leadership and help strengthen accounting processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the month end close process including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Manage full cycle Accounts Payable operations and vendor relationships
• Oversee cash flow management and assist leadership with financial planning needs
• Maintain and monitor Work In Progress (WIP) schedules and project based financial reporting
• Identify discrepancies, cost overruns, and accounting risks within construction projects
• Support inventory oversight and tracking processes
• Assist with subcontractor payments and business related tax functions
• Partner closely with leadership to improve efficiencies and offload day to day accounting responsibilities
• Communicate professionally with key vendors and external partners including major supplier accounts
• Assist with the company's transition and continued utilization of QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• Strong background in construction accounting highly preferred
• Direct experience with WIP reporting and project based accounting required
• Experience managing AP, month end close, and cash flow activities
• Familiarity with subcontractor payments, vendor management, and inventory accounting
• QuickBooks Online experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues proactively
• Professional communication skills and ability to work cross functionally with leadership and vendors
• CPA or advanced accounting education is a plus, but not required

What They're Looking For
The ideal candidate is hands on, detail oriented, and understands where issues can arise within construction and project based accounting. This person will help create additional bandwidth for leadership while bringing structure, accountability, and strong financial oversight to the accounting function.