Construction Accounting Manager
Sun Country Builders - jersey city, NJ
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Job descriptionAccounting ManagerSun Country Builders is an award-winning builder of multi-family affordable homes. We believe in meaningful relationships with our employees, clients and vendors. A good amount of Sun Country's employees have been with the company for many years. Our company culture fosters personal responsibility and offers ongoing growth and long-term career opportunities. We have a competitive compensation and benefits package and an excellent supportive work environment. We are looking for those who believe and work within our values of humility, gratitude, hardworking, always learning and caring. Come join the team!**Recently named 2024 Elite Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in San Diego and Nationwide.It's imperative you have CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE.Who we are looking for:They must have experience:· Accounting degree· Construction accounting at least 2 years, preferred 3-5· Experience managing direct reports· Worked with construction platformsIt would also be great if you also have experience with:· Procore· Sage· Implementing software· Budgeting & forecasting· Financial audits & ReviewCharacteristics that succeed in this position:· Honesty & Confidentiality· Organized· Great attention to detail· Proactive· Problem solver· Great communicator· Quick leanerCore Responsibilities· Lead, manage and hold accountable (LMA) all Accounting staff· Company financial reporting and analysis· Monitor and control project costs· Ensure compliance with financial regulations and contractual obligations· Oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and payments· Manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidityA Deeper DiveFinancial Accounting - Accurate and Timely Preparation of Reports, Oversee payables and receivables, Payroll, etc.Monthly and Year-end Financial Statements by the 15th of the following monthAnnual budgets prior to year endWIP reports quarterlyWeekly Cash ReportsMonitor budgetDocument preparation for auditsPayroll with regard to accrued benefitsFocus on accuracy as appropriateJob Cost AccountingTrack actual costs against budgeted amounts and report variancesAllocate costs to specific jobs or projects accurately.Expense Verification and Approval:Review and approve expenses related to projects, verifying that they are legitimate and properly documentedPrepare and distribute job cost reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness and providing insights into project profitabilityManage the billing process for projects, ensuring accurate and timely invoicingEnsure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standardsMaintain organized and accessible recordsPersonnel Management and Leadership - Training, Mentoring and SupportHiring of accounting staffAccounting staff oversightPayables and receivablesCoding and data entryDraw and Change Order preparationNotices and ReleasesAssures timeliness and quality of workProvides opportunities for staff training and advancementSets example for high ethical standardsConduct staff reviewsOrganizational Skills - Delegation, Prioritization, Time ManagementEffectively prioritizes scheduling of tasks and activitiesDelegates tasks to staff as appropriateUses time management system to maximize productivity and minimize stressAchieves worklife balanceCommunication - Positive, Productive External and Internal CommunicationExcellent verbal and written communication with customers, subcontractors and staffCareful attention to level of technical communication as relates to lay personnel and those with limited accounting trainingDiplomatic communication at all levelsTechnical and Subject Knowledge - Accounting and Software expertiseSage, hh2, Procore, Asana, MS SuiteCurrent on rules and regulations as they apply to company financial managementTrain accounting and operations staff on softwareWe offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and an excellent supportive work environment.Sun Country Builders ("SCB") is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to complying with all laws providing equal employment opportunities. SCB makes employment decisions such as hiring on the basis of a candidate's merit and our business necessity.SCB encourages qualified applicants from every walk of life to apply as we continue to build our workforce where each employee's uniqueness strengthens our culture of inclusiveness.Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insuranceTuition ReimbursementSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayWork Location: In personJob Type: Full-timePay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Created: 2025-02-21