Senior Accounting and Office Administrator in Ocean City, New Jersey at Metal Structures Inc.

Metal Structures Inc. is hiring!

Senior Accounting and Office Administrator
Location: Ocean City, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt | 100% On-Site
Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 per year

About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Administrator to join our construction team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role performs all accounting operations, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, compliance, and cost accounting while managing one Office Administrator.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and enjoys taking ownership of the accounting function while partnering with leadership to improve financial performance.

What You'll Do:

Accounting & Financial Management
• Manage the general ledger and month-end close process.
• Prepare financial statements as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• A/P & A/R
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting alongside the CFO.
• Monitor company loans and financial obligations.
Construction Accounting
• Maintain standard costing and job cost reporting.
• Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Process construction billing including AIA, Textura, Procure,
and other owner required billing systems.
• Partner with Project Managers to improve project profitability.
Payroll Reports
• Prepare certified payroll reports.
• Complete workforce, manning, minority, and union benefit reporting.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and contract requirements.
• Prepare state compliance reports and sales tax filings.
• Handle tax reporting and exempt certificate management.
Operations
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Oversee company insurance administration.
• Review and monitor company credit card activity.
• Strengthen and maintain internal accounting controls.
• Audits.
• Implement process improvements.
• Supervise one direct report.
Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of: 2 years as a Senior Accounting Administrator or 5 years of junior accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Construction accounting experience.
• Experience with:
o Standard costing
o Job costing
o Certified payroll
Software Experience Required:
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Benefits:
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Aflac Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Two Weeks of Paid Vacation
• 40 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO)

Why Join Us?
We're looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys solving problems, and wants to play a key role in the financial success of a growing construction company. If you're an experienced accounting professional looking for a position where your expertise will make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.