Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location: Missoula, MT (On-Site)

Salary: $95,000 – $115,000 (DOE)

Pay Range Equivalent: $45.50 – $55.30/hour

About the Opportunity

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a growing construction and environmental services company to recruit an experienced Accounting Manager. This organization specializes in asbestos abatement, lead and mold remediation, chemical handling, and general construction services across multiple states.

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership position supporting a fast-paced, project-driven operation with multiple field crews. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in job costing and project accounting, along with the ability to work closely with both leadership and field operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Drive accountability, accuracy, and efficiency within the accounting function
• Partner with leadership on staffing, training, and process improvements

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Manage the month-end close process
• Prepare financial statements, variance analysis, and internal reports
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making

Job Costing & Project Accounting (Core Focus)

• Maintain and enhance job costing systems across multiple projects and crews
• Track labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs by project
• Analyze job profitability and identify cost variances
• Collaborate with project managers on budgets vs. actual performance

Field Operations Collaboration

• Partner closely with project managers and field teams to ensure accurate financial tracking
• Align accounting processes with real-time job site activity
• Translate field data into clear, actionable financial reporting

Contract Billing & Cash Flow Management

• Oversee progress billing and contract invoicing
• Manage retainage tracking and collections
• Support cash flow forecasting across active projects
• Ensure billing aligns with contract terms and project milestones

Multi-State Compliance

• Ensure compliance with multi-state tax, licensing, and reporting requirements
• Support audits, filings, and regulatory processes
• Maintain accurate documentation across all jurisdictions

Systems & Process Improvement

• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, workflows, and internal controls
• Implement best practices for job costing and reporting
• Assist with system upgrades or implementations

Strategic Support

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Support bid analysis and project financial planning
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve profitability and support growth

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–10 years of accounting experience
• Experience in construction, environmental services, or other job-costing industries
• Strong knowledge of:
• Job costing
• Project-based accounting
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Experience leading or mentoring a team
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems proficiency
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• CPA or MBA
• Experience with multi-state operations
• Familiarity with construction accounting software (Sage, Foundation, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Background in environmental or specialty contracting industries

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional site visits (5–10% travel)
• Fast-paced, multi-project environment
• High collaboration with operations leadership and field teams

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a growing company in a high-demand, specialized industry
• Work directly with leadership and contribute to key business decisions
• Opportunity to build systems and improve processes as the company scales
• Long-term growth potential with strong organizational impact

Apply Today

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a motivated, long-term team member ready to make a meaningful impact. If you have a strong background in construction accounting and job costing, we encourage you to apply.