Accounting Manager

G.A. West & Co. is seeking an Accounting Manager. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity in Creola, AL. This is not a remote position. More details listed below:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting the Controller in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly financial reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with project accounting activities, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with company accounting policies. This position partners with operations management to provide financial analysis and reporting that supports effective decision-making across multiple industrial construction projects and business units.

Core Responsibilities:

General Ledger Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP. 

Month-End and Year-End Close

• Assist Controller with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Review income statement fluctuations and provide explanations.
• Accrue expenses as needed.
• Support external auditors during annual audits. 

Construction / Industrial Project Accounting Support

• Review project cost transactions for accuracy and proper coding.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
• Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Continue to seek utilization improvements within current ERP, and other technology platforms available to streamline processes & create further efficiencies in the financial reporting and close out process

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages.
• Generate departmental and operational reports.
• Analyze trends, variances, and key performance indicators.
• Assist Controller with executive management reporting.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of financial dashboards
• Ad Hoc reporting & analysis as requested.

Cash and Treasury Support

• Weekly Payment processing.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements
• Monitor cash transactions and transfers.
• Assist with cash forecasting/cost center budgets.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Support insurance audits, sales/use tax audits, and payroll audits.
• Assist with bonding and lender reporting requirements. 

Tax Support

• Assist with sales and use tax filings.
• Assist with property tax filings.
• Support income tax requests from external tax advisors. 

Requirements

• 4 years minimum in an accounting position (1 year in management preferably)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Desire to be a part of a growing organization with a collaborative and innovative team
• Strong problem solver & constant learner
• Embrace challenges with cutting edge and collaborative solutions
• Challenges status quo while striving for continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Willing to learn and embrace technology to its fullest capabilities
• Experience with Power BI or other FP&A tools is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems (Viewpoint Spectrum, Quickbooks, Oracle, SAP, CMiC, etc.).
• Experience automating accounting and financial related tasks and ability to create efficiencies
• Construction/industrial project accounting knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail
• Not afraid of change and desire to learn new things
• Ability to communicate financial information to operations personnel. 

G.A. West & Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been, and will continue to be, G.A. West policy not to discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, genetic information, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, disability, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law for all personal actions and all phases of recruitment and/or employment.