Accounting and Operations Manager

The Contractor Consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Composite Steel is seeking an Office & Finance Manager to oversee financial processes and support daily operations for a growing union steel fabrication company in the Chicago area. The role focuses on billing, payroll, reporting, compliance, and administrative workflows with accuracy and professionalism.

Ideal candidates have construction-office accounting experience, familiarity with lien waivers and union reporting, and strong organizational skills to ensure smooth daily operations and

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting, or office management in construction/industrial environments.
• Strong invoicing, collections, bookkeeping, and data entry skills.
• Experience processing payroll and supporting compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with lien waivers, certified payroll, union reporting, or construction paperwork.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Professional client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books and daily accounting records.
• Process accounts receivable and payable activities.
• Prepare invoices, track collections, and support cash flow.
• Generate monthly financial and profitability reports for leadership.
• Process payroll and maintain union payroll documentation.
• Manage lien waivers and compliance paperwork.
• Serve as primary billing/administrative contact for clients.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations and improve internal processes.

Skills

Billing & invoicing

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Client communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Payroll software

Invoicing software

General ledger

Job description

Office & Finance Manager — Lead Business Operations for Chicago’s Premier Steel Fabricator

Company:

Composite Steel

Location:

Melrose Park, IL

Job Type:

Full Time

Compensation:

$70,000 to $85,000 per year, based on experience

Project Scope

Commercial, Industrial, Government, and Union.

About the Role

Composite Steel is seeking an Office & Finance Manager to oversee financial processes and support daily business operations for our growing union steel fabrication company. This role is ideal for someone with strong construction-office accounting experience who can manage billing, payroll, reporting, compliance documentation, and administrative workflows with accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books and daily accounting records.
• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable activities.
• Prepare invoices, track collections, and support healthy cash flow.
• Generate monthly financial and profitability reports for leadership.
• Process payroll and maintain union-related payroll documentation.
• Manage lien waivers, compliance paperwork, and job-related documentation.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients regarding billing and administrative matters.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations and help improve internal processes.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a finance, accounting, or office management role within construction, steel fabrication, or a related industrial environment.
• Strong experience with invoicing, collections, bookkeeping, and financial data entry.
• Experience processing payroll and supporting compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with lien waivers, certified payroll, union reporting, or related construction paperwork.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a construction office environment.
• Experience with project-based reporting and job-cost-related financial tracking.
• Understanding of union labor documentation and requirements.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Professional training and development opportunities

About Composite Steel

Composite Steel is a growing, union steel fabricator serving commercial, industrial, government, and institutional projects throughout the Chicago area. We take pride in quality craftsmanship, reliable service, and a strong team-oriented culture.

Composite Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.