Accounting Manager at Oakridge Landscape Inc – Valencia, California

Oakridge Landscape, Inc. is a leading Landscape and Construction company. With offices throughout California, including the Central Coast, LA, Ventura, San Bernardino, and the Inland Empire, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients in the Landscape and Construction industry.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for numbers and operational excellence? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high-impact leadership role?

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to support and supervise day-to-day accounting operations for our growing landscape and construction services company. This role reports directly to the Financial Controller and focuses on hands-on management of the accounting team and daily financial activities.

This position is ideal for a working manager who enjoys leading a team while staying closely involved in accounting operations. You must have advanced accounting knowledge, who understands GAAP fundamentals and is able to support full accounting cycle.

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Assist with month-end close, review, and analyze the general ledger, and prepare monthly financials and job cost reports.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure accurate amortized, & allocation of expenses.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance.
• Oversee accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of the Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and margin analysis.

Billing & Cost Control:

• Review the billing process, including progress billing, time & materials (T&M) billing, and retention tracking in accordance with construction contracts.
• Help support and assist field operations with job costing.
• Work with the A/P Mgr. & team to ensure maximum vendor discounts are received.
• Assist in monitoring activity and monthly reconciliation of credit card accounts.

Leadership & Supervision:

• Help manage an accounting staff of 6+ responsible for financial reports, billing, and collections.
• Drive for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all financial activities.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the accounting department.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 6+ years of related accounting experience, with significant experience in construction service accounting.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formula)
• Knowledge or experience in NetSuite.
• Strong proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
• Proven ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Assist the WIP schedules with support from the Controller.
• Strong understanding of prevailing wage laws and certified payroll reporting.
• Oversee daily accounting workflows for AP, AR, GL, job cost, and reconciliations.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Responsibilities focus on operational accounting and staff supervision.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing periodically throughout the day in an office environment.
• Sitting and standing as needed.
• Walking as needed in order to meet with clients at various location.
• Repetitive motion, Keyboard data entry, telephone use.
• Visually able to read, view computer monitors with or without corrective devices.
• Auditory, able to hear and speak on the phone as required to meet job expectations.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, and Business performance-based bonuses based on annual goals met.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.