Accounting Manager

Company Overview: West Valley Construction Co. Inc. is a leading underground utility construction firm, steadfast in our commitment to high-quality infrastructure design and project deliverables through a safety-first culture. We specialize in the installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response of essential utilities such as water, power, gas, telecommunications, sewer, and storm. We take pride in being an employee-owned company. We firmly believe that every team member contributes significantly to our ongoing success and growth. Demonstrating our commitment, we've implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that allows our employees to directly share in the company's achievements. Headquartered in Campbell, CA, West Valley Construction Co. Inc. operates from strategically located facilities in Bakersfield, Campbell, Chico, Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Redwood City, Sacramento, Salinas, Stockton, and Visalia. We are actively seeking talented individuals who value safety and ownership to be part of our dynamic team.

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our Accounting Team in our Corporate office in Campbell, CA!

Job Summary: Manage the daily activities in all of the organizations accounting functions, which may included cost and general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Below is a compilation of primary job duties and responsibilities for this role, supplemented by certain supportive tasks. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Moreover, management reserves the right to make modifications to this job description as deemed necessary.

• Maintain the organization's general ledger, tracking assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenues.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and financial reporting.
• Assist internal and/or external auditors with periodic auditing or the organization's financial records and statements.
• Review bank account reconciliations to manage cash flow.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
• Support strategic planning initiatives with financial insights and recommendations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll process.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
• Manage Fixed Asset reporting, including project implementations and tax depreciation.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and other FP&A analysis.
• Create company-wide SOPs to document internal processes and controls.
• Perform regular Job Cost Analysis.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum of 5 years experience within accounting and finance.
• Certificates/Licenses: CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Computer Skills: strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and accounting software (especially Vista Viewpoint).
• Interpersonal Skills: ability to work with and interface with a wide variety of people including, clients, employees, other members of management, and agencies. Ability to build collaborative relationships and adapt to a dynamic work environment and meet deadlines.
• Leadership: strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to develop and mentor others. Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematical Skills: proficiency in arithmetic operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Organization and Planning: strategic thinking skills and manage individual priorities and drive work activities for themselves and others.
• Problem Solving: ability to identify transactional errors, creating solutions through critical thinking.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Hearing adequate to perform job duties in person.
• Able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties and respond to dangerous situations.
• Frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, pushing, and pulling.
• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and other electronic devices. Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Able to safely ascend or descend step ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
• Adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds in all directions without assistance.
• May work in areas where hazardous substances are present.

Salary:

• $145,200/year - $175,500/year

Benefits:

• Opportunity to be an owner in the company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) with discounted price.
• Annual performance bonus opportunities.
• Vacation, and paid sick leave.
• 5 group health insurance plans: 2 with HSAs; company pays 95% of employee premium and 85% of dependent premium for Blue Shield Plans, and 95% of the premium for employee and dependents for Kaiser Plans.

If you are selected for employment with WVCC, you will be required to provide documentation that verifies your legal right to work in the U.S. Please note, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorships for work authorization at this time.

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