Accounting Manager | Fuquay-Varina, NC | Hybrid | $65,000-85,000/yr This Accounting Manager position will have you working with one of North Carolina’s most esteemed full-service industrial contractors. It is a leader in the life science, advanced manufacturing, and food and beverage industries. If you have ample accounting experience, explore the professional advantages this opportunity can deliver! Necessary Skills and Strengths: Accounting | Month End | Journal Entries | General Ledger | Resolving Discrepancies Core Experience: + 5+ years of accounting experience required + Experience working within the general ledger, making journal entries and month-end close + Experience with fixed assets and job costing + Experience with ERP systems and Advanced Excel skills– pivot tables, v look-ups, formulas Overview: The accounting manager is a core member of the finance team and is responsible for managing the accounting function and its processes/integrity for our growing organization. This role will work directly with our team members, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to ensure projects and accounting workflows are properly completed, documented, and administered. The AM is a partner to Operations leadership in daily administrative and accounting duties. Looking for: · An individual to lead and manage the Accounting Department, ensuring accurate and timely daily processing. · A partner with Operations to provide weekly status updates including billing results, committed costs, pending accounts payable invoices, and WorkMax/PR approvals. · Crosstrain and provide backup for all accounting functions: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Equipment & Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Job Cost, and Payroll. · Someone with the experience to develop, optimize, and implement strong operating/accounting controls and processes. · Ensure that Managers are informed of policy and procedural changes and violations. · Strong ability to develop and coach accounting teammates for optimal performance, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. · Train Accounting teammates in proper accounting processes, policies, and internal controls. · Someone who proactively anticipates challenges and opportunities, taking the initiative to drive projects forward to achieve outstanding results in a high-volume environment. · Alertness to continually monitor and assess current tools and reports with a focus on systems and process enhancements supporting the company's financial management. Job Description: · Accounts Payable: support processes, manage credit card accounts, approve invoices and review vendor reconciliations · Accounts Receivable / Billing: Manage weekly billings, customer accounts, collections, reconciliations and reporting · Equipment / Fixed Assets: Oversee Company fixed asset system, set up and maintain assets, assign equipment numbers, post depreciation, and process reporting · General Ledger: Assist with month-end and year-end close, budget preparation and system entry · Job Cost: Set up job-related information: contracts, purchase orders, estimates, change orders, etc., and assist Ops/PM with inquiries, billings, and reports · Payroll: PR processing as needed, OCIP reporting and training management of timekeeping software (WorkMax) Additional Duties /Responsibilities: · Perform routine audits to ensure procedural compliance · Maintain subcontractor documentation and compliance · Assist with answering the telephone, receiving visitors, and general office management Complete other company projects as required. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.