Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain accurate job cost accounting and monitor project profitability.
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and support revenue recognition using Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting.
• Review project budgets, committed costs, change orders, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance and forecast project outcomes.
• Oversee customer billings, including progress billing, AIA billing, retainage tracking, and lien waiver documentation.
• Reconcile construction project accounts and investigate cost variances.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Cook up annual audits, tax preparation, and bonding company reporting.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and monitor project-related expenditures.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while improving accounting processes and internal controls.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an Accounting Manager or similar accounting leadership role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of month-end close procedures and general ledger management.
• Experience preparing journal entries and completing detailed account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with financial statement audits and the ability to support audit documentation requests.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical skills with careful attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in the construction industry.
• Previous experience managing accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of: Job Cost Accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting, Percentage-of-Completion (POC) Revenue Recognition, AIA Billing, Retainage Accounting, Construction Payroll, Cost Forecasting & Budgeting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Free online training.
• Access to top jobs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Eligibility for company 401(k) plan.