Burns Group is a family-owned business, established in 1977 serving the civil construction and aggregates industry in the Southeast. Our portfolio includes heavy civil, logistics, and recycling divisions. Our core values and dedication to our people guide every aspect of our company. We invite you to contact us and see what it means to be #burnsbuilt.

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

THE JOB

Burns Waste is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Manager to support operations for our construction waste roll-off business. This role is responsible for billing, customer invoicing, vendor communication, compliance reporting, and weekly financial reporting. The Accounts Manager works closely with the Controller, Dispatcher, and Sales team to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial transactions.

THE DUTIES

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process and reconcile customer invoices and vendor bills, including tipping fees, accounting services, and asset invoices.
• Record deposits and process client payments in coordination with billing cycles.
• Prepare payment runs for Controller review and approval.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding billing inquiries, payment status, and service requests.
• Manage vendor communications and ensure timely receipt and reconciliation of service statements.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

• Prepare weekly financial snapshots for leadership, reporting on:
  • Revenue
  • Number of service tasks
  • Man hours
  • Tipping fee trends

Compliance & Record-keeping

• Reconcile weight tickets, scrap tickets, and asbestos manifests using Docket.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking records.
• Complete required reporting for:
  • IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement)
  • IRP tags
  • Tax payments (EFTPS and Mississippi state)
  • License renewals
  • COI & ACH requests

Support for Logistics Division

• Review truck tickets and reconcile in Dump Truck Dispatcher.
• Categorize unverified data and submit to Logistics Support Specialist for correction.
• Updating truck and trailer compliance documentation in all data systems.
• Support Logistics division with other administrative tasks.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role: Office + Remote
• Monday through Friday schedule, occasional flexibility as needed
• Collaborative office environment within a fast-paced logistics operation.

THE CANDIDATE

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations (construction or logistics industry preferred).
  
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks or similar).
  
• Familiarity with ticketing and fleet tracking platforms such as Docket and Tenna is a plus.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with operations and sales teams.