Accounting Manager

Company: Ideal Contracting
Location: Detroit
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Formed in 1998, Ideal Contracting is one of the largest construction companies in Michigan, with growing operations nationwide. Ideal Contracting has earned a strong reputation for excellence in its field, receiving local and national recognition for our service, quality, efficiency, safety, and innovative construction techniques.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Ideal Contracting is a general contractor with extensive self-perform services, flexible delivery methods, and a successful portfolio of projects for clients in a wide range of markets. Our loyal, dependable team of 350+ self-perform professionals and 150+ full-time staff help support our company's mission to deliver long-term value to our clients through results, trust, experience, and quality while building strong communities where we work and live.

Ideal Contracting strives to create a unique environment where employees are given an opportunity to shine within the workplace and the community. Our company maintains a strong presence within our neighborhoods and places an inherent value on making a lasting, positive impact.

Salary for this exempt position is to be commensurate according to candidate's skills and experience level.

The position offers an attractive benefit package that includes medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO and Health Savings plan options available), dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans on the first of the month following the date of hire. Paid time off and 401K plan offered upon reaching eligibility.

The Accounting Manager supports the Controller with the financial operations of the business ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This individual will play a critical role in managing day-to-day accounting activities, supporting month and year-end close processes, and serving as a reliable backup to the Controller. Under the general direction of the Controller and/or designee, the Accounting Manager will perform the following essential duties:

Essential Duties

- Assist with daily cash flow and treasury management

- Review weekly check runs

- Prepare and post payable and receivable invoices

- Assist in the preparation of financial reports

- Monitor and review accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Publish the closing calendar each month

- Handle Sales and Use tax payments and reporting

- Assist with internal and year-end audits

- Coordinate information requests for insurance renewals and audits

- Manage fixed asset tracking and depreciation

- Perform monthly bank reconciliations

- Manage credit card reconciliation process

- Post journal entries

- General ledger management

- Supervise accounting staff

- Participate in special projects and team-building initiatives, supporting departmental goals and continuous improvement

- Always maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive company and financial information

- Other duties may be assigned by the Controller and/or designee

Preferred Qualifications:

- CPA firm experience or five (5) years of progressive experience in accounting

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field

- Experience supervising and mentoring teams

- Proficiency in ERP, preferably Vista Viewpoint

- Expertise in construction accounting principles, cost accounting, and project financial analysis

- Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting cycle, month-end, and year-end processes

- Versed in Microsoft Office Suite with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

- Knowledge of lien laws

- Possess a proactive approach, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail

Additional Essential Job-Related Skills:

Ability to prioritize workload and meet established deadlines.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-moving environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to produce ad hoc financial reports timely.
Ability to maneuver through various software programs simultaneously.
Ability to use search tools, browsers, email, attach files, scan, and fax.
Possess strong oral/written communication skills.
Communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously with all internal and external customers to exchange and convey information.
Ability to work independently where judgment and discretion are applied.

Essential Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lift, handle, and carry materials, equipment, and supplies as necessary up to five (5) pounds.
Lift five (5) pounds floor to waist, lift five (5) pounds waist to shoulder, lift and carry up to five (5) pounds, and push/pull five (5) pounds.
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Coordination necessary to operate computers and office equipment with pushbuttons and/or touch screens.

Essential Communication Skills:

Read and interpret documents.
Read a diverse amount of printed and computer material.
Communicate effectively and listen attentively.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Speak tactfully and effectively to internal and external contacts in one-on-one situations and small or large group settings.
Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow written and verbal communications.
Exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to balance multiple projects.
Possess strong leadership and motivational skills.

Essential Mathematical Skills:

Perform addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.

Essential Interpersonal Skills:

High sense of integrity and ethics
Trustworthy
Desire for continuous improvement
Ability to accept performance feedback
Goal and deadline oriented
Ability to adapt to change
Detail oriented
Service focused
Team-oriented

Essential Reasoning Ability:

Remain calm in a demanding environment, assisting a diverse blend of people.
Solve practical problems in a variety of situations.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

General Requirements and/or Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned by the Controller and/or designee.

Hours of Employment:

Normal business operation hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ideal Headquarters at 2525 Clark Street in Detroit, MI.

Compensation:

The employee in the Accounting Manager position is an exempt employee under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), 29 USC - -201, et Seq., and as a result thereof is not entitled to accumulate or to be paid any compensatory time off or overtime.

Ideal Contracting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee's or job applicant's disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

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