American Plant Maintenance is hiring: Accounting Manager in Woburn

APM Steam is a fast-growing energy efficiency company focused on steam systems. We are investing heavily on modernizing ourselves with the goal of transforming the industry and providing the best service to our customers nationwide.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our accounting team. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, supervising three direct reports, and ensuring financial processes are efficient, accurate, and compliant with all regulations. This role is designed for a candidate who aspires to grow within the organization and take on more leadership responsibility and presence.

• Manage the organization’s financial accounts, payroll, budgets, cash flow, and financial assets.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure the timely and accurate closing of month end, including reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Oversee and manage the calculation and recording of accruals to ensure expenses are reflected in the financial statements; review projects that have been started but not completed, parts accruals, and subcontractor accruals.
• Verify payroll to ensure it is completed on time and accurately.
• Manage state registrations for unemployment insurance, paid family medical leave (PFML), and workers compensation to ensure the organization is compliant, complete necessary reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
  Monitor budget performance and variances and provide recommendation for corrective actions to support long term financial planning.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing required documentation and explanations to CPA.
• Prepare data for tax returns by pulling necessary reports, including month and yearly close data, sales by state, prior year payments, and payroll information by state; manage estimated tax payments throughout the year.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP.
• Lead, manage, and hold a team of three accountable by setting performance goals, providing feedback, and ensuring team adherence to deadlines and best practices
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and general ledger management
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
• Experience leading a small team is a plus
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and Salesforce
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication skills