Accounting Manager

Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounting function and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, internal policies, and established procedures across all locations and departments. This role provides oversight of project accounting activities, including monitoring progress, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring accurate project billing and timely collection of payments.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close and financial reporting processes

Ensure timely payment of insurance, benefits, and related obligations

Manage and maintain the internal accounting database and systems

Process and oversee business tax payments in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and internal reports, including work-in-progress and inventory-related schedules

Assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards

Support accounts payable functions, including postings, wire transfers, and reporting

Maintain and update documented accounting policies and procedures

Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes and controls

Project Accounting Responsibilities

Monitor and authorize the creation and maintenance of project accounts

Audit project-related documentation, including contracts and change orders

Review and approve project-related supplier invoices, timesheets, and overhead allocations

Authorize transfers of expenses into and out of project accounts

Review project asset and expense balances

Investigate and report project variances to management

Report on project profitability, funding availability, and additional billing opportunities

Coordinate with accounts receivable on unpaid billings and collections

Investigate project expenses not billed to customers

Support the review and approval of write-offs for uncollectible receivables

Close project accounts upon completion

Prepare and submit required government reports and tax filings related to projects

Compile documentation for internal and external audits

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in accounting or project accounting

Construction or project-based accounting experience preferred

Experience preparing and filing business tax payments, including multi-state sales and use tax and property tax reporting

Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software, project management systems, and Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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