Accounting Manager

Job Description

Accounting Manager

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA

Salary: $75,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Eligible after 90 days

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

About Us

We are an established electrical contracting company specializing in industrial, manufacturing, and facility electrical services throughout North Carolina. We take pride in quality workmanship, dependable service, and building long-term relationships with our customers.

We are seeking an experienced, organized, and dependable Accounting Manager to oversee our daily accounting operations and support the company's continued growth. This is a hands-on position with significant responsibility and independence. The Accounting Manager works directly with ownership and collaborates with an external construction-focused CPA/CFO firm.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.

Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.

Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial reports.

Maintain financial records and coordinate with the external CPA/CFO firm on reporting, taxes, and compliance.

Construction Accounting & Job Costing

Maintain project costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.

Monitor job costs, assist with work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and coordinate with project managers.

Manage invoicing, progress billing, retainage, change order billing, and collections.

Payroll & Employee Administration

Process payroll and maintain payroll records and deductions.

Coordinate benefits, pension administration, employee onboarding, and routine HR administration.

Support workers' compensation and payroll-related audits.

Accounting Systems & Process Improvement

Participate in the company's transition to Viewpoint Spectrum construction accounting software.

Collaborate with Spectrum's dedicated implementation specialist to establish efficient accounting workflows.

Assist with reviewing and validating financial data during the transition.

Develop and maintain organized accounting procedures and internal documentation.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy, efficiency, and financial reporting.

Financial Controls & Administration

Maintain accounting procedures, internal controls, and reports for ownership.

Assist with cash flow forecasts, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifications

Required

At least 5 years of accounting experience and strong accounting fundamentals.

Experience with AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Experience with accounting software or ERP systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Ability to learn new accounting software and adapt to evolving workflows.

Excellent organization, accuracy, discretion, and ability to work independently.

Must be a commissioned North Carolina Notary Public or be willing and able to obtain a North Carolina notary commission after hire, at the company's expense.

Preferred

Construction accounting experience, particularly with electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or general contractors.

Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum or similar construction accounting ERP systems.

Experience participating in an accounting software conversion or ERP transition.

Familiarity with job costing, WIP, retainage, and progress billing.

Experience running accounting for a small or midsize business.

Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A CPA is not required.

Compensation & Benefits

$75,000–$90,000 annual salary, depending on qualifications and experience.

100% employer-paid health insurance, including eligible family coverage, subject to plan terms.

Employer-funded pension: 9.66% of eligible compensation, increasing to 10% effective January 1, 2027. No employee contribution required; eligibility begins after 90 days, subject to plan terms.

Paid Time Off: 40–160 hours annually based on years of service. PTO eligibility begins after one full year of employment, with awards issued January 1 in accordance with company policy. Company-paid holidays, separate from PTO.

Hybrid flexibility: after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, eligibility to work remotely up to two days per week, subject to performance, business needs, and management approval.

Stable employment and opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function.

What We're Looking For

Someone who takes pride in accurate work, demonstrates integrity, manages responsibilities with minimal supervision, and enjoys developing organized, efficient processes in a small-team environment.

How to Apply

Submit a resume highlighting accounting experience, including construction accounting, payroll, job costing, or financial reporting.

We are an equal opportunity employer.