Accounting Manager

Roofing LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McClellands Contracting & Roofing is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and support growth. This role partners with Project Managers to ensure accurate, timely financial information for leadership.

You will manage month-end close, A/P, A/R, payroll, and job costing, while driving process improvements and strong internal controls in a construction environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct experience in construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and project-based financial management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; Finance degrees with accounting hours considered.
• Proficiency with ERP software and advanced Excel skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate financial information to Project Managers and other non-financial team members.
• Willingness to handle daily accounting tasks while improving processes and supporting financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close, preparing accurate balance sheets and income statements.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Review financial results, explain variances, and monitor key performance indicators.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports to support revenue recognition and project margin reporting.
• Track labor, material, and subcontractor costs across roofing, exterior, and interior projects.
• Compare actual costs against estimates and work with Project Managers to identify overruns and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee project billing, payment tracking, and collections.
• Improve accounting processes and develop standard operating procedures.
• Maintain internal controls for purchasing, payroll, and AP/AR.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Provide leadership with clear financial information to support business decisions.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

ERP software

Excel skills

Attention to detail

PM communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Accounting Manager

McClellands Contracting & Roofing | Full-Time | On-Site | $80,000–$90,000 per year

About McClellands Contracting & Roofing

McClellands Contracting & Roofing provides roofing, exterior, and interior remodeling services with a commitment to Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Discipline. We’re seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and support our continued growth.

The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting experience, enjoys improving processes, and works closely with Project Managers and leadership to keep financial information accurate and current.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage month-end and year-end close, preparing accurate balance sheets and income statements.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Review financial results, explain variances, and monitor key performance indicators.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.

Construction & Project Accounting

• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports to support accurate revenue recognition and project margin reporting.
• Track labor, material, and subcontractor costs across roofing, exterior, and interior projects.
• Compare actual costs against estimates and work with Project Managers to identify overruns and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee project billing, payment tracking, and collections.

Process Improvement & Financial Planning

• Improve accounting processes and develop standard operating procedures.
• Maintain internal controls for purchasing, payroll, and AP/AR.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Provide leadership with clear financial information to support business decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including direct experience in construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and project-based financial management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred; Finance degrees with at least 21 credit hours in accounting will also be considered.
• Proficiency with accounting or ERP software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to Project Managers and other non-financial team members.
• Willingness to handle daily accounting tasks while improving processes and supporting financial planning.

Bring your construction accounting expertise to McClellands Contracting & Roofing and help strengthen the financial operations behind our growing business. If you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems, and working collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you.