Account Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on construction accounting, including job cost accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition, and contract compliance. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely month-end close while partnering closely with project managers and operations leadership to support profitable project execution.

Duties

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and construction accounting standards.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation, including schedules, support, and auditor coordination.
• Oversee job cost accounting, ensuring costs are properly coded, recorded, and analyzed by project.
• Prepare and review Work-In-Progress (WIP) schedules and job profitability reports.
• Manage percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition and contract margin analysis.
• Monitor contract values, approved change orders, under-/over-billings, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Partner with Project Managers to identify cost overruns, margin erosion, and billing issues.
• Oversee construction billing processes, including progress billings, retainage, and final billings.
• Ensure accurate lien waivers, pay applications, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to monitor collections, aging, and cash flow.
• Support cash flow forecasting related to project timelines and billing cycles.
• Review Accounts Payable coding to ensure accurate job and cost-code allocation.
• Oversee payroll entries and job labor allocations (including certified payroll, if applicable).
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, bonding requirements, insurance, and subcontractor documentation.
• Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting and project accounting.
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and enhance system usage.
• Assist with accounting system implementations or upgrades (e.g., job cost or ERP systems).
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff (AP, AR, payroll, or junior accountants).
• Serve as a key financial partner to Project Managers, Operations, and Leadership.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5 years of accounting experience, with significant construction or project-based accounting exposure.
• Prior experience managing or supervising accounting staff preferred.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including WIP and POC.
• Proficiency with construction accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Spectrum, Procore, QuickBooks for Construction).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial models).
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the “big picture.”
• Excellent communication skills, especially when working with non-financial project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong analytical skills.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000