Construction/Engineering Accounting Manager - Creative Financial Staffing

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a privately held company in the construction industry with a projects in most US states focused on environmental and marine construction.
• Many opportunities for growth throughout the company and its parent company
• Turnover is low! Many employees have been with the company for 20 years plus! The people and culture are great!
• This position is dynamic overseeing projects that range in the types of projects and the size while overseeing a small team.
• This person will work closely with the Director and the other Project Accounting Manager as well as many other leaders throughout the company.
• Great South Seattle location if you’re tired of commuting and paying for parking!

Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager Position:

• Responsible for the accounting for and proper recognition of revenue and gross profit for the company.
• Monitor and analyze project-related profits and KPI’s for the company.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Project Accountants, ensuring they meet project accounting objectives and deadlines.
• Implement and monitor internal controls and procedures to ensure accuracy in cost management, reporting, and project-level accounting transactions.
• Audit accounts to ensure compliance with company policies and state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Other duties and projects assigned by executive management.

Preferred qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. CPA is preferred.

• At least 5 years of construction accounting experience or other relevant experience required, with at least 2 years in an accounting management position.
• Knowledge of contract accounting and revenue recognition principles in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.
• Experience working with accounting software and databases. Strong overall computer skills, particularly with MS Excel and construction accounting software.
• Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs about 20%.

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