Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Shift / Hours : Monday - Friday, First Shift 8 : 00 am-5 : 00 pm

Pay Rate : Salary Based on Experience

Location : Milpitas, CA

Experience : 3-5 years of accounting experience in the construction industry

PrideStaff has an exciting new opportunity to share for an Accounting Manager in Milpitas ! This position will allow you to assist a bona fide top employer in this market!

Are you needing a new career opportunity? Give us a call at 408-298-6775  and / or apply directly to this posting for immediate consideration! Hurry, as this position will not be available for long!

Accounting Manager Job Duties include :

Financial & Accounting Management

Team Leadership & Oversight : Manage and guide a team of five staff members covering Accounts Payable / Receivable, Billing, Payroll, Job Costing, and Benefits administration, serving as the primary decision-maker for the team.

Payroll & Tax Oversight : Oversee all aspects of payroll processing and reconciliation. Direct quarterly and annual tax filings (IRS, FTB, W-2, 1099, 940) and ensure the accounting system is current with tax rates and benefit changes. Serve as backup for weekly payroll processing.

Compliance & Audits : Lead the preparation and coordination for various external audits, including IRS, FTB, Worker's Compensation, Insurance (Medical / 401K), and Union audits. Review and finalize audit reports, particularly for Worker's Comp (including OCIP adjustments) and Union Operators & Laborers.

Union Administration : Manage and oversee union payments, employee payroll fringe calculations, and union contracts. Inform management of pay / contract changes, update labor cost sheets for billing / bidding, and serve as a resource for employees with union trust fund issues.

Human Resources & Benefits Administration

Employee Onboarding & Compliance : Oversee the entire onboarding process, including managing I-9 and E-Verify compliance, background checks, and new hire enrollment in all benefit plans.

Benefits Administration : Administer and oversee all employee benefit programs, including 401K (enrollments, loans, RMDs), Cash Balance, Long-Term Life and Disability, Medical, Vision, and Dental, and the Cafeteria Plan. Manage open enrollment, review billing, and process termination updates (., COBRA paperwork).

Regulatory Reporting : Ensure timely and accurate submission of all federal and state compliance filings, including FMLA / CFRA management, EEO reporting (federal and California), and various notices (., Credible Coverage CMS, Marketplace Options, Disclosure Notice Part D).

DOT & Drug Testing : Oversee drug testing for new hires and manage the quarterly random drug testing program for DOT drivers, ensuring compliance with USDOT regulations (licenses, medical cards, forms).

General Administration & Support

Clerical & Administrative Tasks : Take ownership of and manage administrative and clerical tasks, improving efficiency and supporting the team.

City Filings : Complete and file Gross Payroll and Gross Receipts for San Francisco and manage annual Business Registration renewals.

Owner Support : Price out EWOs during busy periods. Act as backup for office phones.

Other duties as assigned

Accounting Manager Preferred Skills include :

Leadership & Management : Strong ability to manage, coach, and mentor a stable team of experienced senior staff, fostering a cohesive and high-performing unit.

Interpersonal Skills : A genuinely nice personality with exceptional people skills, crucial for fitting into a family-owned company culture and for effectively coordinating with staff, auditors, and union representatives.

Technical Accounting : Expertise in all aspects of corporate accounting, general ledger, and financial reporting, with a focus on payroll systems, benefits administration, and multi-state tax compliance.

Adaptability : Proven ability to quickly learn new tasks and systems and to handle a wide variety of responsibilities, including taking over necessary clerical tasks to support the team.

Decision-Making : The confidence and judgment to serve as the primary decision-maker for the administrative staff and the capability to run the company's administrative and financial operations if required by the Owner.

Able to provide 2 professional references

Accounting Manager Requirements may include :

Education : Bachelor’s Degree (BA / BS) in Accounting or Finance.

Experience : Significant, non-junior level experience in a senior accounting or financial role.

Industry Knowledge : Required experience working in the construction industry, with a deep understanding of its financial cycles, job costing, and relevant compliance issues (., OCIP, prevailing wage, .

Union Environment : Proven experience and understanding of working within a union environment and managing related payroll and fringe benefit obligations.

Willingness to submit to a pre-employment background check & drug screen

Benefits of working with PrideStaff :

Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits

Dental and Vision Plan Options

Short-term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Interested in this Accounting Manager position, but don’t have a resume? No worries, give us a call at 408-298-6775 .

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