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Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

LaCopa Ventures, Inc.Hutto, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Location : Austin, TX

Department : Finance

Reports To : President / CEO; oversight provided by consulting CFO

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will oversee the financial operations of a fast-paced commercial landscaping and supply company based in Austin, TX. This role is responsible for managing all accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making to drive the company’s growth. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in construction or service-based industries, and adept at managing budgets, payroll, and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting : Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting : Develop and monitor annual budgets, cash flow projections, and financial forecasts to support operational and strategic goals.
  • General Ledger Management : Oversee all general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
  • Accounts Payable / Receivable : Manage AP / AR processes, ensuring timely vendor payments, client invoicing, and collections.
  • Payroll Oversight : Administer payroll ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Texas labor laws.
  • Tax Compliance : Coordinate with external tax professionals to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, including sales tax and property tax filings.
  • Cost Accounting : Track project-specific costs for landscaping contracts, ensuring accurate job costing and profitability analysis.
  • Audit Preparation : Prepare documentation and support external audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
  • Team Leadership : Supervise and mentor a small accounting team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
  • Software Utilization : Leverage accounting software (QuickBooks) to streamline processes and maintain accurate records.
  • Strategic Support : Collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights for contract bidding, equipment purchases, and expansion initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field..
  • Experience : 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role. Experience in construction, landscaping, or service-based industries is a plus.
  • Technical Skills : Proficiency QuickBooks including administrator experience and advanced Excel skills. Must have experience in a multi-company environment.
  • Knowledge : Strong understanding of GAAP, tax regulations, and cost accounting principles. Familiarity with Texas-specific tax and labor laws.
  • Leadership : Proven ability to lead and develop a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Adaptability : Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and seasonal demands.

    • Work Environment

  • Office-based role in Austin, TX.
  • Standard business hours with occasional overtime during peak seasons (spring / summer).
  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • General office and sedentary. Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; occasional : lifting / carrying, pulling / pushing up to 30 pounds.
  • Maintain emotional control under stress, work with interruptions and deadlines.

    • Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
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