STERLING FLOOR DESIGNS

Flooring done right. Accounting Manager Commack, NY — Suffolk County, Long Island | Full-time, On-site | Reports to the COO Sterling Floor Designs—a woman-owned, family-operated industry leader for over 45 years—is looking for an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager to run the day-to-day accounting operation for our commercial flooring contracting business. This is a working manager role, not a review-only seat: you'll personally own accounts payable, accounts receivable and progress billing, month-end close, payroll, and the construction compliance paperwork that has to move with every job. Construction compliance sits squarely on your desk—certified payroll, prevailing wage, lien waivers, and every certificate that keeps our jobs moving. You'll also carry a share of payroll and HR administration, safety tracking, and general office support, and you'll lead a three-person accounting department, managing and training the team members who support the desk with you. This position reports directly to our COO, with real visibility into and influence over how the business runs. The Sterling Edge You'll report directly to the COO with genuine ownership of the accounting function—not a narrow lane, but the full desk and a three-person team, with the autonomy and trust that comes with running it well.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like Accounts Payable:

vendor invoice entry and PO matching, weekly payment selection and check runs, monthly AP billing review, credit card and cash reconciliation (Amex Plum, Visa Merrill), APNI reporting and vendor follow-up, and quarterly NYS OGS vendor reporting

Accounts Receivable & Progress Billing:

customer invoicing across portals, AIA

G702/G703

requisitions (pencil and portal reqs), reconciling requisitions against approved change orders, payment posting and new customer setup, and collections and past-due follow-up

Construction Compliance:

certified payroll reports, prevailing wage and Section 3 reporting, lien waivers and releases, customer and subcontractor certificates of insurance, subcontractor workers' comp verification, prequalification applications, tax exemption certificates, and quarterly NYSIF and ST-810 filings

General Accounting & Close:

month-end close in the ERP including accruals, bank reconciliations, monthly sales tax filing, sales commission calculations, management reporting and audit support, and vendor/customer master file maintenance

Payroll & HR Administration:

weekly payroll processing and journal entries, new employee setup, timesheet corrections, interview scheduling, incident reports, toolbox talk tracking, and enrolling field and warehouse staff in required safety training

Subcontractor Administration:

subcontractor invoice review and weekly subcontractor check runs

Office & Facilities:

weekly expense reporting, monthly inventory counts, mail distribution and front-desk coverage, and coordinating vehicle and building maintenance

Team Leadership:

manage and mentor a three-person accounting department, overseeing workload, training, and day-to-day performance Other duties as needed—this is a broad desk that will grow with the business What You Bring Proven experience running a construction (or similarly complex) accounting desk—AP, AR, payroll, and compliance Fluency in AIA billing, retainage, and change orders New York prevailing wage and certified payroll experience—this is heavily weighted Demonstrated ability to manage and train a team—prior experience leading a department or direct reports is desirable Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfort owning a close calendar and hitting statutory deadlines Willingness to work a broad desk that spans HR, safety, and office administration Working knowledge of RollMaster ERP (or a comparable construction/distribution ERP), UKG/CSC payroll, monday.com, and intermediate-to-advanced Excel Experience with GC billing portals (Textura-type systems, SBU, DASNY) a plus

The Perks Compensation:

80,000 - $100,000 base plus bonus, commensurate with experience. Benefits from Day 1: Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental.

Financial Future:

401(k) (vested after 90 days) + Profit Sharing eligibility after one year.

Growth:

A direct line to the COO and real ownership over the accounting function as the business grows. Ready to own the desk? Apply today!

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person