Summary:

Support the CFO with managing accounting processes such as general ledger maintenance & financial reporting, AP/AR processes & management and payroll management. Manage Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and job costing analysis. Compile & review financial information, recommending improvements and implementation of best practices/pivots, as necessary.

The successful candidate will have a clear pathway to become the CFO in 5-7 years.

Core Responsibilities:

• Job cost management and WIP reporting.
• Process contract billings.
• Subcontractor compliance management.
• Lead accounting staff by overseeing AP/AR, payroll, and operations support.
• Review & post payroll journal & job costing system entries and accruals to accounting software systems.
• Monitor and suggest improvements to processes and internal controls.
• Manages AR and collection communications.
• Recommends policies and develops procedures relating to financial and business practices.
• Play a vital role in managing & utilizing current accounting software systems.
• Work closely with project management team in financial forecasting, cost report analysis, and WIP report generation.
• Produce regular ad-hoc financial reports, forecasts, and analyses.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Assist CFO with:

• Preparation, generation, and review of financial reports on a monthly and annual basis.
• Preparation of sales and use tax returns.
• Timely completion of external financial statements under US GAAP.
• Management of the annual CPA review and preparation of necessary forms and documents.
• Budgeting and variance analysis.
• Month-end closing processes.
• Daily and monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Analyze and interpret balance sheet and income statement metrics and trends.
• Planning functions, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Relationships with external accounting firms and tax advisors.
• Account analysis, as needed.

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Experience Desired:

• A minimum of 5 years accounting experience; construction industry experience a plus.
• CPA preferred
• Fluent in budget planning, balance sheets, and month end close practices.
• Fluent in General Ledger reconciliation and account analysis
• Experience working in/with a family business a plus.
• S-Corp Taxation experience a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, wearing multiple hats with constant interruptions.
• Proven leadership skills to guide and stive for continuous improvement.
• Successful experience collaborating with other team members and departments.

Skills Required:

• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other MS Office Suite applications.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional sense of accuracy and urgency.
• Ability to adapt to conflicting demands.
• Strong sense of problem solving with superior attention to detail.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a relatively stationary position.
• Ability to perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

We offer great benefits including Health Insurance (the company picks up some of the premium), Dental, Vision, 401K with match, paid holidays/vacations, EAP, Paid Volunteer Opportunities, Performance bonuses, morale events, weekly pay, and a true family atmosphere!

Applicants must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks. Reliable transportation is a must.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Reliable Electric may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.