Accounting Manager
Location: Poway, CA Pay: $70,000-$85,000 annually (DOE) Job Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Skyhook Stairs & Rails is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the CFO and accounting team with daily financial operations, construction accounting, job costing, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and month-end close activities. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working collaboratively with operations and project teams while helping improve processes in a growing specialty contractor environment.
The Accounting Manager will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, improving reporting processes, and providing financial insight to support project profitability and company growth.
Key Responsibilities General Accounting - Assist with monthly financial close processes, general ledger reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, licensing, and financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and support internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and efficiencies.
- Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and other accounting projects as needed
Accounts Receivable - Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including customer invoicing, collections, aging reports, and cash application.
- Coordinate progress billings, customer portals, retention tracking, lien release documentation, and collection efforts.
- Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal project teams.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with improving cash flow.
Construction Accounting & Job Costing - Review and maintain accurate job cost records, ensuring labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and other costs are coded correctly.
- Partner with Project Managers to review project profitability, cost variances, cash flow, and financial risks.
- Assist with monthly project financial reviews and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
- Track approved and pending change orders and support accurate project profitability reporting.
- Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, and Preconstruction teams to improve financial visibility and reporting accuracy.
Payroll & Month-End Support - Ensure weekly payroll information is accurately reflected in the general ledger.
- Prepare reconciliations for accounts receivable, payroll accruals, and other assigned balance sheet accounts
- Support month-end close activities and reporting deadlines.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent accounting experience.
- 3-5 years of accounting experience required.
- Construction accounting, job costing, or contractor accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online and Bill.com.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both accounting and operations teams.
Benefits & Perks - Competitive hourly pay
- Medical, Dental, Life & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 3%
- Paid holidays (company-observed holidays)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid sick leave: 40 hours annually, in compliance with California law
- Career Growth & Development Opportunities
- Supportive Team Environment
- Growth Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to grow with Skyhook Stairs & Rails as the company continues to expand. The Accounting Manager will have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility, improve accounting processes, and play an important role in supporting the company’s continued success.
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