Accounting Manager (Seattle)

Position Description: Manage overall day-to-day activity of accounting department and oversight of all project accounting staff. Reports to: Financial Manager, Operational Finance Essential Duties Responsibilities: Create supportive environment to develop high performing finance team, provide training opportunities and engage in mentoring relationships. Lead accountants and other related team members, provide timely performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems. Review all contracts and participate in project set-up meetings with project staff to ensure contract compliance. Manage accounts receivable function to ensure accurate and timely billings. Review monthly cash position report ensuring over/under billings are correct and cash management strategy is aligned between finance and operations. Review hourly, part-time, over-time, and bi-weekly submission of timesheets (salary payroll) for accuracy and completion. Resolve daily project issues including subcontractor disputes, escalate to financial manager as appropriate. Review special check requests ensuring paperwork is in order prior to submission to financial manager for approval. Resolve local tax reporting issues including sales and use tax. Ensure movement of preconstruction expenses to job cost. Ensure billing proofs are complete and accurate. Manage monthly and quarterly departmental audits per compliance with policy and procedures. Review and monitor timely and accurate submission of all reports submitted by accountants. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.