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Accounting Manager Job at Recore Electrical Contractors in Gastonia

Recore Electrical Contractors, Gastonia, NC, United States, 28054

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Company: Recore Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Industry: Electrical Contractor

Location: Gastonia, NC
Reports to: Controller or CFO

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Manager to join our dynamic team at Recore Electrical Contractors, a leader in the industrial electrical contracting industry. This role is ideal for a CPA or CPA candidate who is ready to take ownership of the company’s accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all financial operations. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in streamlining processes, supporting strategic decision-making, and contributing to the company's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Financial Management:
  • Participate in the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
  • Eventually being responsible to prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Manage the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting:
    • Assist in developing and managing annual budgets.
    • Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective actions as needed.
  • Compliance and Reporting:
    • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and industry standards.
    • Coordinate and prepare for audits, working closely with external auditors.
    • Maintain proper documentation for tax filings and regulatory reporting.
  • Process Improvement:
    • Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems.
    • Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Team Leadership:
    • Mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
    • Foster a collaborative, results-oriented work environment.
  • Specialty Contractor Focus:
    • Track and manage job costs, change orders, and contract billings.
    • Work closely with project managers to monitor budgets and financial performance of projects.
    • Handle progress billings, including AIA contract billings, lien releases, and compliance with construction-specific financial requirements.

    Qualifications

    1. Education and Certification:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
    • CPA certification or active CPA candidate preferred.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
    • Experience in the construction or specialty contractor industry is highly desirable.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in accounting software.
    • Advanced Excel skills.
    • Familiarity with job costing and construction-specific financial software is a plus.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • The company is 100% Employee owned, through ESOP
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • Professional development opportunities

    Join Our Team!
    If you are a motivated CPA or CPA candidate with a passion for excellence in accounting and a desire to make a significant impact in the specialty contracting industry, we invite you to apply at www.recoreelectric.com/careers