35 North is hiring: Accounting Manager in Durham

The Position

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team on a full-time basis. This person will be responsible for all accounting operations of the company from transactional data entry to financial reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and financial reporting. The Accounting Manager will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and laws. We are looking for someone who is excited about owning these accounting functions with a passion for detail, is dedicated to delivering exceptional results, and enjoys working with both our clients and our team members.

Responsibilities

Transactional

• Process all AP and weekly check runs
• Update and maintain vendor database
• Process all cash receipts and interbank transfers
• Weekly timesheet posting
• Monthly client billing, AR statements and past-due follow-up as required
• Monthly credit card data upload/import and generation of expense reports
• Monthly PTO accruals
• Monthly Expense Report reviews, posting and payment
• Monthly update of depreciation and amortization schedules
• Month-end Bank and Credit Card reconciliations
• Month-end journal entries
• Project set-up including billing terms, rate table, and contract management
• Year-end preparation and closing procedures
• 1099 information to outside tax advisors

Reporting

• Month-end sales/bookings reports
• Month-end financial statements and cash receipts projections
• Monthly update of dashboard reports
• Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators
• Cash receipts forecasting
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required
• Provide 1099 information to outside tax advisors
• Assist/support with Property tax filing
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to prepare and file tax returns

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting
• Technically adept in all areas of accounting and financial management, including G/L, AP, AR, and payroll
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years professional experience in accounting/finance
• Experience with Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong appreciation for procedure, process, and operational excellence
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally, and in writing
• Ability to prepare concise comprehensive reports, including necessary supporting documentation
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously as well as develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees
• Ability to plan, establish, and coordinate priorities
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Coachable, ever seeking to improve, learn, and grow
• Able to meet period-close deadlines
• Able to work with Project Managers to ensure adherence to Accounting deadlines
• Comfortable providing system training to new and existing staff (timesheet, expense report, others)
• Prefer some experience with construction accounting, WIP reporting (over/under), % complete
• Pass a background check which may include, but is not limited to, criminal, previous employment, and education as permitted by federal and state law