Accounting Manger

POSITION SUMMARY 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. KEY 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)