Accounting Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced construction accounting professional to join our team in Bryant, AR. This individual will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounting functions specific to commercial general contracting operations, including job costing, subcontractor billing oversight, AIA billing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of construction financials and is comfortable working in a fast-paced project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable for construction projects (including experience in preparing month end financials per GAAP standards)
• Review and approve AIA G702/G703 payment applications and owner billings
• Assist CEO with preparing month end financials
• Review and process subcontractor invoices, including SOV reconciliation, lien waivers, and retainage tracking
• Maintain accurate job cost accounting across multiple concurrent projects
• Prepare monthly WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules and over/under billing reports
• Aid in reconciling project budgets vs. actuals and flag variances to project management; prepare WIP report
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Support bonding, insurance, and banking relationships with financial documentation
• Coordinate with project managers and field supervisors on budget tracking and cost codes
• Ensure compliance with lien waiver requirements and state/federal regulations
• Maintain and organize project files, contracts, and financial records

Minimum qualifications

• 5–7+ years of accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in construction accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Proficiency with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar)
• Experience with project management platforms such as Procore is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of AIA billing documents (G702/G703) and subcontractor pay applications
• Strong understanding of lien waivers, retainage, and subcontractor compliance requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with pivot tables and financial modeling preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with PMs, estimators, and executive leadership

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with bonding requirements and bonding company reporting
• CPA, CMA, or comparable certification (not required but valued)
• Background in commercial GC projects ($5M+ in contract value)