Accounting Manager

For decades, National Underground Group has been providing diverse, high-quality solutions for underground infrastructure services and technologies to engineering firms, government entities, and construction companies by providing best in class services and technologies for the assessment, maintenance, and protection of underground infrastructure.
The organizations' member companies - Pro-Pipe, Tri-State Utilities, Accumark, Pro Pipe East and Benchmark - have been providing solutions to engineering firms, government entities, utility owners and contractors across the nation for over 30 years.
They continually strive to bring value to their clients through high-quality data deliverables and services in pipe cleaning and assessment, cross bore inspection, trenchless rehabilitation, and subsurface utility locating and mapping.
Summary:
The Accounting Manager is a self-motivated, highly detailed professional that will assist in overseeing the accounting department's functions to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Liaison with accounting software and other system vendors and consultants
• Development of system controls to ensure data integrity
• Oversees, monitors, and works to improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and database management
• Assists the CFO in producing accurate and timely financials statements
• Trains staff on proper company procedures
• Oversees the month end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
• Provides monthly and ad hoc reporting for Accumark and Benchmark operating companies working closely with NUG FP&A leader and business GM
• Coordinates the bank and financial audits with the Controller and CFO
• Coordinates annual income tax return filings with Controller and CFO
• Assist with other projects as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists in supervision of accounting department supervisor and staff, including daily workflow and month end close processes

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Possesses strong leadership, supervisory and management abilities
• Pays close attention to detail
• Has excellent critical thinking skills as well as ability to be highly analytical
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to interact at all levels of management throughout the organization
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Exhibits strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Products

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or MBA designation desired
• Minimum four years of public/private accounting preferred
• Financial analysis experience preferred
• Two to three years of supervisory experience