What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Sellenriek Construction?
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Director of Finance
Location: Hybrid
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements, and effective cost control across multiple construction projects. This role manages the accounting team, supports project teams with financial insights, and plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and variance analysis
- Own WIP and job costing, including reviewing project margins and financial performance
- Construction revenue recognition
- Consolidate monthly financials for multi entity structure
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and support schedules
- Host monthly operational finance meetings with stakeholders
- Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulations
- Support internal and external audits; coordinate with auditors and tax advisors
- Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures
Accounts Payable Oversight
- Supervise AP functions, including approval workflow and credit card processing
Leadership & Process Improvement
- Lead corporate accounting and accounts payable team
- Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff
- Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership
- Support ERP/accounting system implementation or optimization
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role
- Construction or utility construction industry experience strongly preferred; including WIP accounting, job costing, and construction financial reporting
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, and WIP
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial controls
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
- Collaborative, proactive problem solver
Sellenriek Construction offers career opportunities across field operations, heavy equipment operation, drilling, fiber splicing, labor, safety and compliance, project management, engineering, and support roles.
As a utility construction and network infrastructure company, Sellenriek is a strong fit for hard-working, motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career in the industry. Team members have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced crews, grow their skills, and be part of essential infrastructure work that supports communities and customers across the region.
The company values safety, work ethic, training, career growth, and people who are ready to show up, learn, and do the job right.