Accounting Manager

The Arcticom Group (“TAG”) is a U.S.-based network of commercial and industrial mechanical services companies that provide HVACR service and maintenance and installation services. TAG is committed to being an “employer of choice” and ensuring employees have a home where they can learn and grow. With competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package, TAG is an exciting place to work. TAG is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our growing Integrations Team.

This is an exciting time to join TAG’s team at a high-growth stage and build several key accounting processes. TAG is looking for an Accounting Manager with a minimum of 2 years accounting experience in a growing construction company. The Accounting Manager position requires GAAP knowledge, strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent attention to detail in a deadline driven environment. The perfect individual will have a desire to learn new systems and be a part of implementation projects. In this role, the Accounting Manager can have a fully remote working schedule.

Responsibilities and skills:

• Responsible for managing the accounting functions associated with the general ledger and sub-ledger maintenance, including account reconciliations, journal entries and transactional analysis.
• Have ownership over the monthly financial reporting package, including GL account reconciliations and month-end close journal entries. Ensures month end close deadlines are met.
• Provide explanations to management regarding results, including revenue actuals and projections, margins on installation and service jobs, and operating costs. Prepares trend analysis and provides commentary on the monthly financial results.
• Oversee the preparation of the bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and records cash transactions in the database.
• Partners with operations to review active construction jobs and service contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition based on the percentage of completion method. Update forecasts and estimates monthly.
• Provide day-to-day support to the operations and accounting teams and address issues timely that arise.
• Works with newly acquired entities on standardizing accounting policies and procedures. Ensures a smooth integration process to TAG’s Shared Service Accounting team. Clean up legacy data as needed prior to transitioning acquired entity into Microsoft GP.
• Oversee collection process and work with operations to ensure company remains in a cash positive position. Manage timing of payable accordingly.
• Provide cash forecasts to HQ on a weekly basis and transition legacy bank accounts.
• Ensure sales tax returns are prepared and filed in the proper jurisdiction.
• Oversee accounting team (A/R, A/P) as needed for newly acquired entities.
• Ensure compliance related items are filed and completed in a timely manner (i.e., 1099’s, sales tax, etc).
• Work on special accounting projects as assigned.
• Possess strong problem solving and organizational skills and a temperament that is conducive to assisting with change management issues associated with newly acquired companies.
• Capable of working both independently and in teams, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience, including recent management and construction industry experience required
• Recent experience with Great Plains is required or other large ERP system.
• CPA license required
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.