Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee key financial operations and reporting for our construction and service business lines in Brea, California. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of accounting records, providing guidance to support teams, and delivering valuable insights to business unit leaders. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial management, team leadership, and compliance with tax regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting processes, including invoicing, cash applications, subcontractor billing, payables execution, and expense report processing.
• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring accurate financial statements and adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate with operations teams to review open projects and service work orders, providing insights on job costing and cost management.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including accountants, clerks, and analysts, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment.
• Analyze transactional accounting issues, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with state tax regulations, managing registrations, licenses, and resolving discrepancies with tax authorities.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation for annual financial audits, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain account reconciliations to ensure consistency between subledger and general ledger balances.
• Act as a subject matter expert for revenue recognition, inventory management, and cost accounting processes.
• Support special projects, including system implementations, to drive operational improvements. Requirements
• Proven experience in month-end close procedures and preparation of financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with financial audits and the ability to coordinate audit preparations.
• Proficiency in journal entries and transactional accounting processes.
• Expertise in state tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 300 or similar accounting software.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage and mentor a team.
• Strong analytical abilities to identify and resolve accounting issues effectively.

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