Accounting Manager at GFT Ready Mix – Phoenix, Arizona

Description:

GFT Ready Mix is a rapidly growing, family-run business founded in 1999, built on a team-oriented culture and supportive atmosphere. We are seeking an Accounting Manager who will be responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring the integrity of the accounting department for GFT Ready Mix. The Accounting Manager will supervise, mentor and develop accounting staff, improve internal processes, and ensure accurate financial management across multiple entities.

**This role is a full-time in office position**

NO recruiters, please!

WHY WORK FOR GFT READY MIX?

• Get paid weekly!
• Enjoy 100% employer-paid medical coverage, including Telehealth for employees!
• All training is paid, and we offer full benefits within 45 days of employment, or sooner
• 100% employer paid basic life insurance, short-term disability + an employee discount program
• Voluntary dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance + other supplemental benefits
• Benefit from a 401k with an employer match AND company profit sharing

Job Duties

Some job duties include but are not limited to:

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and front desk admin.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and ensure timely account reconciliations
• Assist the CFO with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review internal financial reports as requested by the CFO

Inventory, Fixed Assets & Capital Management

• Assist with material inventory accounting and reconciliation of usage variances
• Support fixed asset accounting for plants, batch systems, and fleet equipment

Accounts Receivable & Credit Management

• Supervise high-volume customer billing
• Monitor AR aging and oversee collections efforts
• Review customer credit accounts and manage credit risk exposure
• Ensure compliance with lien laws, waivers, and contract billing requirements

Accounts Payable & Expense Oversight

• Oversee vendor payments and material purchase reconciliations
• Monitor fuel, maintenance, and fleet-related expenses
• Oversee monthly credit card reconciliations
• Process annual 1099 filings

Budgeting, Compliance & Controls

• Assist with cash flow management
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Support audits, tax filings, and insurance reporting requirements

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and develop accounting staff
• Improve accounting processes and ERP system utilization
• Maintain current and accurate Accounting SOPs and ensure backup coverage for AR, AP, and Payroll
• Assist with ERP implementation and ongoing system maintenance

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and payroll functions for a small internally managed dba

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/bookkeeping experience in construction, manufacturing, or ready-mix operations
• Experience managing an accounting staff of 2 or more
• High-volume billing and collections experience
• ERP system experience required
• ERP implementation experience a plus
• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills

WHO IS GFT READY MIX?

We are a diverse company, with a rich history and dedicated employees, building Value through People, Quality, and Service with Integrity, Technical Expertise, and Commitment to Our Relationships, Reliability, and Leadership. As a family-run business, we truly care about our employees!

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.