Accounting Manager - The Planet Group

Accounting Manager
Contract to Hire
Onsite

Pay Range: $50 - 60

Must Haves:
Construction accounting and finance experience (including federal and state regulations)
Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise
5+ years of experience
AIA Billing

Preferred:
College degree

Job Summary/Description:
Key Responsibilities
• Day to day management, coaching and training of all AP and AR specialists.
• Prepare weekly reporting to all department supervisors and project managers
• Complete and obtain approvals for all customer requests for releases of Lien – with a 24- hour turnaround.
• Research AR balances, credits, double billings, payments, and help AR specialists to resolve.
• Ensures all AP invoices are entered into AP subledger within 72 hours of receipt, with proper approvals and are correctly coded.
• Maximize early payment discounts on all available AP invoices.
• Resolves any issues with supplier payments, on hold accounts, credit requests, pricing discrepancies.
• Ensures that all supplier statement reconciliations are done for all major suppliers at least monthly and all active accounts at least quarterly/annually depending on activity.
• Performs other accounting and administrative activities in support of the accounting department.
• Assists in preparing key metrics and analysis.

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Required
Education
• College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
Experience
• 5 – 10 Years and at least 3 years as a manager
• Prior A/R experience in the construction industry a plus
Skills & Requirements
• Must be organized, thorough and detail oriented.
• Must have strong QuickBooks Desktop, AIA billing, release of liens, and collections experience.
• Must have excellent communication skills for daily interfaces with internal and external customers.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.

Working Conditions | Environment | Special Requirements
• Full time onsite
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion or any other regulatory requirement.