Interim Business Operations & Accounting Leader
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AtWork Personnel Services
Houston, TX (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job DescriptionJob Description About the Role
- We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Interim Business Operations & Accounting Manager to support our CFO and an experienced internal accounting/administrative team during a period of transition and increased workload.
- This temporary role focuses on strengthening internal processes, completing full-charge accounting tasks, maintaining compliance, supporting HR functions, and keeping daily administrative operations running smoothly.
- You will work side-by-side with our CFO, Controller-level support, and a skilled back-office team, allowing you to step in quickly and provide hands-on assistance where it's needed most. Key Responsibilities - Full-Charge Accounting
- Complete month-end close in collaboration with the CFO.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts including cash, AP/AR, loans, and payroll liabilities.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries (prepaids, accruals, depreciation).
- Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy.
- Assist with job costing, WIP tracking, and revenue allocations.
- Support preparation of financial statements for CFO review.
- Assist with quarterly reporting, audits, and CPA coordination.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes. Financial & Administrative Operations Support
- Oversee billing, credits, and account questions with support of existing team.
- Assist AP with vendor documentation and compliance.
- Manage cash receipts, deposits, and banking processes.
- Support collections efforts and documentation.
- Monitor department expenditures and report findings to CFO.
- Assist with insurance renewals, GL/WC audits, and filings.
- Help maintain employee/company credit card systems.
- Provide coverage and backup for administrative personnel. HR & Employee Support
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and background checks.
- Support benefits administration including health, PTO, disability, and 401K.
- Support TWC, EEOC, and workers comp compliance items.
- Document corrective actions, terminations, and file updates.
- Track employee certifications, attendance, and records.
- Assist with policies, procedures, and employee communication updates. Compliance, Risk Management & Documentation
- Support subcontractor agreements, W9s, COIs, exemption certificates.
- Maintain accident/injury reporting and workers comp documentation.
- Assist with audit preparation and tax dispute documentation. Qualifications
- 5+ years in accounting, HR, or administrative leadership.
- Strong month-end close and financial operations skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with CFO and team.
- Experience in service-based or construction/trades industries preferred.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to step in quickly and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of compliance, payroll, and documentation requirements. Key Traits
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
- Calm and organized under pressure.
- Hands-on and adaptable.
- Process-driven and reliable.
- Communicative with strong documentation habits.
- Able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. Contract Details
- Temporary position (3-6 months, flexible).
- Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule.
- Works directly with CFO and the administrative/accounting team.
- Possible extension based on company needs.
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