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Accounting Manager
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Robert Half
Rochester, NY (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a commercial roofing organization on a Contract basis in Rochester, New York. This role will partner closely with the Controller to bring structure to a high-volume accounting workload, with a strong focus on project-based financial activity. The ideal candidate can step in quickly, work independently, and help stabilize core accounting processes while supporting timely and accurate reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Controller to manage day-to-day accounting activities and provide experienced support across a growing workload.
- Review and organize project-related financial records, including job setup, billing activity, and cost tracking, to improve accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintain project budgets and monitor financial performance throughout the lifecycle of active construction jobs.
- Lead key month-end close tasks such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving general ledger discrepancies.
- Produce revenue reporting using percentage-of-completion methods and ensure results align with project status and accounting standards.
- Help reduce existing accounting backlogs by prioritizing overdue work and moving critical items to completion with minimal supervision.
- Support financial reporting needs, audit readiness efforts, and the preparation of schedules tied to project and general accounting activity.
- Provide coverage for essential accounting functions during a transition period and assist with continuity planning as staffing needs evolve. Requirements
- Prior experience in a senior-level accounting or accounting management role.
- Strong background in project accounting within the construction industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Solid understanding of general ledger activity and financial reporting processes.
- Ability to work independently, learn new environments quickly, and manage priorities with limited oversight.
- Availability to work a permanent schedule, primarily on-site in Rochester, New York, with limited flexibility for remote work.
- Experience with Acumatica is helpful, but not required.