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Schnackel Engineers Inc

Chief Accountant/Director of Managerial Accounting

Schnackel Engineers Inc, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


Title:

Director of Accounting

Location:

Miami, FL

Overview:

The Chief Accountant/Director of Managerial Accounting is responsible for management of the Accounting function in the Company. This includes management of payroll, accounts receivables, accounts payables, invoicing, collection, payments to vendors, and other smaller tasks. This position includes a combination of accounting operational and support processes.

The Chief Accountant/Director of Managerial Accounting communicates with the CEO and the CFO of the Company daily and reports directly to the CEO.

Initial training on the job will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Calculation and control over the payroll, administered by the external payroll company.

Management of accounting related to payroll, including onboarding, calculation of bonuses, and maintenance of pay rates, raises, and HR-related questions from employees.

Set up new hires in ADP with salary and in 401(k) company account.

Complete Form I-9 Employee Verifications.

Notarize as needed.

Preparation of invoicing two times per month, prepared automatically in the internal ERP system.

Control over the collection of reimbursable expenses and subsequent invoicing to clients, supervising the Collection and Reimbursable Expenses Accountant.

Collection of accounts receivables, including calling clients and supervising the Collection Specialist.

Timely payment of weekly and monthly bills online and issuing checks.

Depositing checks.

Reconciliation of accounts.

Monthly reporting according to the monthly accounting cycle.

Preparation of managerial reporting. The Chief Accountant is not responsible for financial analysis.

Control over business transactions, compliance with accounting information processing, and document flow procedures.

Participate in the development and approval of standard operating procedures (SOP) related to the accounting department.

Project management for the implementation of new accounting software, facilitating communication between developers, IT department, auditors, and the accounting department.

Execution of individual orders from the CEO on managerial accounting issues.

Monitoring the work of accountants for transactions with suppliers and contractors.

Monitoring the work of managerial accountants on internal business transactions.

Implementation of necessary programs and software improvements for maintaining and automating the Company’s accounting.

Training accounting department employees when needed.

Monitoring the correctness of managerial reporting.

Calculation and timely payment of state taxes.

Providing necessary information to the CFO for consolidation of financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, and controlling.

Participation in the budgeting process.

What We Are Looking For:

Accounting or Financial Management degree (BBA minimum, Master’s preferred). Additional accounting certifications are a plus.

Experience with Sage, QuickBooks, or other accounting software.

Five or more years of accounting experience.

Five or more years of HR experience is a plus.

Chief Accountant or Deputy Accountant experience in small to medium or family-owned companies.

Strong communication and project management experience.

Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving information from other accountants, clients, CEO, and CFO.

The Opportunity: Why Join Schnackel Engineers?

Be a part of a mid-sized, family-owned company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.

Provide accounting on diverse projects across the USA with national-level companies and architectural and engineering firms.

Lead and mentor colleagues in the accounting function, passing along your experience and knowledge to the next generation.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive market-level salary.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

PTO days according to Company policy and position.

8 paid holidays.

Sick pay.

W-2 employment.

401K with matching contribution offering.

HSA account.

Biweekly salary.

Quarterly bonuses subject to Company performance.

Education assistance.

Life insurance policy offerings.

Disability insurance.

Additional insurance policies.

Funeral and jury duty leave.

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