Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Position Description

WH Bass is a Top Work Place to Work award winner and an employee-owned general contractor. Our culture is best described as servant minded, team oriented, and having an entrepreneurial spirit.

Bass is currently seeking an Accounting Manager! The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting operations. This includes assisting in the month-end close process, ensuring GAAP compliance, coordinating audits, etc. The ideal candidate will provide accounting & financial expertise, and strategic insights to support Bass internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Reporting

• Month-End/Year-End Close: Manage and oversee the entire closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• General Ledger: Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages for leadership team.
• Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, oversee bank reconciliations, and manage accounts payable/receivable cycles.

2. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Audit Management: Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors during annual financial and tax audits.
• Internal Controls: Establish, document, and enforce internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices align with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and federal/state tax laws.

3. Strategy

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement software or workflow changes to increase department efficiency and accuracy.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with leaders of various teams to develop annual budgets and track variances throughout the year.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation is preferred.
• Technical Skills:
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  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros).
  • Experience with Sage Intacct preferred.

About WH Bass

WH Bass, an AJC Top Workplace award winner, is an employee owned, full service general contractor and construction management firm. We offer comprehensive construction services including pre-construction consulting, construction management and general contracting services for new buildings as well as renovations and alterations to existing facilities.  We have extensive experience managing multi-unit building programs and, since our founding in 1984, have delivered over 3,300 projects in 37 states. Our customers include well-known brands such as Chick-fil-a, Panda Express, Raising Cane’s, Whataburger, Love’s Travel Stops, , Chase Bank, Bank OZK, Jim N Nicks, Bojangles’ Restaurants, RaceTrac, Parkers, Circle K’s and ALDI’s. 

WH Bass, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees.