Accounting / Operations Manager

Job ID#: 35661

Accounting & Operations Manager
Direct Hire; up to 115 + bonus
Houston Office (75%) and Beaumont (25%)

**Entrepreneurial spirit yet process driven – lots of room for advancement!!

Duties:

Accounting & Financial Close

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals
• Perform balance sheet clean-up and ongoing balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and maintain WIP roll-forwards and oversee WIP management
• Close the books accurately and on schedule; support audits, reviews, and financial filings

Financial Reporting & Cash Management

• Prepare internal financial reporting and bank reporting
• Produce daily cash reports and participate in cash review (“Cash Bible”) meetings
• Monitor cash flow and banking activity across both companies
• Process sales tax payments and ensure regulatory compliance
• Oversee medical insurance administration

Contracts, Billing & Job Costing

• Review contracts and manage contract documentation
• Enter budgets, change orders, and work orders; process contract and work order billings
• Track, manage, and bill WIP accurately; manage waivers and liens
• Assist with permit coordination as needed

Accounts Payable & Receivables

• Enter invoices and manage invoice approval workflows; review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies; prepare AP outstanding and collections reports
• Process check runs and manage check deposits; clean up disputed invoices and track missed invoice logs; coordinate subcontractor and vendor approvals

Payroll, Labor & Compliance

• Process payroll, including time entry and expense reports
• Manage 401(k) payments and related payroll filings
• Track PTO, OJT hours, and certified payroll reporting
• Administer CCIP/OCIP and Texas Mutual reporting

Other

• Support budgeting and financial planning
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting processes
• Take ownership of projects beyond accounting when business needs arise
• Act as a value-add partner to leadership and operations

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience with multiple ERP and accounting systems; QuickBooks experience required
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, job costing, and financial reporting
• Confident balancing responsibilities across two company entities
• Comfortable stepping outside traditional accounting duties and “getting hands dirty”
• Highly organized with a strong appreciation for structure, process, and accountability
• Collaborative team player who can also take initiative and lead
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to improve how the business operates
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture

Other Info:

• In-person, on-site position with regular collaboration across departments
• This is not just an accounting role; operational involvement is expected
• Significant long-term growth potential as the company expands
• Opportunity to evolve into a senior finance or operations leadership role
• Candidates will complete a Predictive Index (PI) assessment as part of the interview process
• Resumes and interviews will be evaluated alongside PI results to ensure alignment with role expectations

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