Lanham, Maryland, Overall responsibility for all core accounting functions, cash management, month end closing, financial reporting, intercompany transactions and relevant tax issues.
Responsibilities include:
Oversight and support of department teams in the daily and monthly accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger transactions, and financial reporting.
Supervise the following staff:
Staff Accountant
Project Billing / AR Specialists
AP Specialists
Interact with and Support
Service Department CSR/Billing Specialists, MD and VA offices.
Onsite Project Accountants
Responsible for performing and/or supervising the performance of the following functions/tasks:
General Ledger:
Reconcile key balance sheet accounts
Ensure all subledgers are complete and reconcile to the general ledger
Enter journal entries as appropriate.
Fixed Assets:
Maintain all fixed asset listings and book depreciation schedules
Add and dispose of assets
Ensure all asset information is complete and current in conjunction with the Fleet Manager and Tool Room Manager
Accounts Payable
Oversee the processing of ~50K AP invoices per year
Ensure all ‘quick pay’ discounts are tracked and paid within terms
Review and approve overhead invoices such as utilities, internet, rent, etc.
Closely monitor the setup of new vendors
Ensure COIs and 1099’s are properly maintained for vendors
Accrue for AP invoices at quarter end. Provide detailed back up for Large Job accruals.
Approve all employee expense reports prior to reimbursement by Payroll
Ensure Sales and Use Taxes are properly recorded and paid to the appropriate jurisdictions monthly
Oversee the accurate and timely processing of all fuel and purchasing credit card transactions monthly. Monthly credit card purchases average $600K.
Generate, review and file IRS Form 1099 for all appropriate entities at year end
Cash Management
Oversight of monthly cash flow, through timely billing and collection process including the monitoring and follow-up of outstanding billings and receivables.
Review and approve weekly check runs and virtual card payments
Ensure all non-check payments are properly recorded
Reconcile all bank accounts and record ZBA transactions
Manage the ‘Positive Pay’ process and review/approve exceptions from the bank.
Accounts Receivable
Oversea the proper recording of check, ACH, credit card and wire payments received
Assist with questions/issues related to payments received
Ensure customer card payments are processed properly and that customer data is protected
Closely monitor AR Aging status. Ensure actions are taken to resolve issues and collect aging receivables. This is a collective effort between Accounting, CSRs, Account Managers and Project Managers lead by the Controller.
Closely monitor the vetting and setup of all new customers.
Billing
Ensure all billing, retention and lien releases are processed on time. This includes AIA invoicing, T&M billing, etc.
Support billing for large ‘cost plus’ contracts requiring significant back up for both labor and material expenditures.
Insurance and Bonding
Ensure all information required by our insurance and bonding agent is provided in a timely manner
Oversee the request of COIs and bonds as required
Manage compliance with ‘Wrap Up’ insurance programs (commonly referred to as OCIP and CCIP programs). This includes initial enrollment, monthly reporting and close out.
Payroll Support
Coordinate closely with the HR Director and Payroll Specialist as needed
Address any issues related to job status, phases or coding that may impact payroll processing.
Closely monitor all payroll related GL accounts to ensure all deductions, liabilities, etc. are being processed correctly.
Ensure all weekly, monthly and quarterly payroll taxes are paid. This includes Federal and state taxes and withholding.
File and pay all quarterly unemployment taxes
Union Reporting
Ensure monthly union reports are prepared for multiple union locals.
Complete all benefit calculations and ensure their accuracy
Initiate benefit payments to each local on time.
Project Performance
Participate in the periodic Project Manager and Account Manager reviews.
These reviews include the following:
Overall project performance for large jobs, including the Cost-to-Complete projection
Review of status and profitability of small jobs and work orders
Review of accounts receivable status for invoices over 60 days old
Review of issues related to unapproved AP invoices
Assist the CFO and the Executive overseeing the project manager or account manager in the assessment of the projects reviewed.
Take actions as appropriate to assist the project manager or account manager in resolving issues.
Month End and Quarter End Closing
Ensure all period end closing tasks are completed on time.
Conduct a Trial Balance audit to ensure all accounts appear correct and that there are no unexplained anomalies exist.
At quarter end, assist the CFO with the preparation of the Work In Progress (WIP) schedule and the internally prepared financial statements.
Assist the CFO is preparing the quarterly presentation to the Phalcon leadership team.
General Functions
Support all information requests related to financial, insurance, and union related audits.
Interface with parent and affiliated company financial management personnel
Interact with customers, auditors, suppliers, vendors, employees and staff as required
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local taxation requirements including, but not limited to, Property taxes, Sales taxes, Payroll taxes, Gross Receipts taxes, Franchise taxes and Income taxes
Support leadership with analyzing, monitoring, and continual improvement of internal controls relative to core accounting functions
Job Type:
Full-time, Exempt
Ten or more years relevant accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in financial accounting or finance
Five years or more years of direct supervisory experience
Construction accounting experience, including percentage of completion accounting, AIA billing, union wage calculations, analysis and reporting, and financial statement preparation
Experience in construction industry accounting software, particularly Viewpoint Vista, is desirable
Dependent on experience, and includes base annual salary, annual incentive bonuses and discretionary companywide profit sharing.