Accounting Manager

Salisbury Moore, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting Manager at Salisbury Moore, LLC is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, general ledger, and project accounting for corporate and construction projects. This role ensures timely, accurate financial information and strong internal controls across multiple departments.

The position collaborates with the Controller, Project Management, Operations, subcontractors, vendors, and external partners to ensure compliance with accounting

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in construction accounting and job costing.
• Proficiency with NetSuite and Procore is preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities to ensure accurate records.
• Lead month-end and year-end close and reconciliations.
• Manage project accounting from setup through closeout.
• Coordinate with project managers and vendors on cost controls.
• Support audits and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Accounting principles

Construction accounting

Job costing

Financial reporting

General ledger

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

NetSuite

Procore

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Company's accounting operations, financial reporting, general ledger activities, and project accounting functions. This position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information across both corporate and construction project operations.

The Accounting Manager oversees key accounting processes, including month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, job costing, accounts payable and receivable, project billing, subcontractor compliance, and project financial closeout. This position works closely with the Controller, Project Management, Operations, subcontractors, vendors, and external partners to maintain effective financial controls, support informed business decisions, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and project requirements.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial records.
• Manage key components of the monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account adjustments, and general ledger activity.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research and resolve complex accounting discrepancies and financial reporting issues.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and related accounting records.
• Prepare and review financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee project accounting activities from project setup through financial closeout.
• Monitor project costs and ensure expenses are accurately recorded to the appropriate projects and cost codes.
• Review job cost activity, project commitments, budgets, and change orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations to investigate and resolve job costing discrepancies and financial questions.
• Review project financial information and identify outstanding commitments, cost variances, and potential issues.
• Oversee project billing activities, including owner billing packages, supporting documentation, payment tracking, and retention.
• Coordinate subcontractor billing, payment processing, retention, and lien waiver requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor compliance and ensure required documentation is maintained.
• Coordinate final billing, outstanding balances, subcontractor retention releases, and financial reconciliations during project closeout.
• Support out-of-state contractor, tax, withholding, and other project-specific compliance requirements.
• Communicate with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and owners regarding project financial matters.
• Provide oversight and support for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Review transactions for appropriate coding, authorization, and accounting treatment.
• Maintain appropriate accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiencies, and financial controls.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and other audits as required.
• Prepare and review schedules and supporting documentation for auditors, tax providers, and other external partners.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and company policies.
• Assist with the implementation and improvement of accounting procedures, systems, and internal controls.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized financial records.
• Participate in financial review meetings and collaborate with leadership and Operations as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Description

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Department: Accounting

Classification: Exempt

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Company's accounting operations, financial reporting, general ledger activities, and project accounting functions. This position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information across both corporate and construction project operations.

The Accounting Manager oversees key accounting processes, including month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, job costing, accounts payable and receivable, project billing, subcontractor compliance, and project financial closeout. This position works closely with the Controller, Project Management, Operations, subcontractors, vendors, and external partners to maintain effective financial controls, support informed business decisions, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and project requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial records.
• Manage key components of the monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account adjustments, and general ledger activity.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research and resolve complex accounting discrepancies and financial reporting issues.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and related accounting records.
• Prepare and review financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee project accounting activities from project setup through financial closeout.
• Monitor project costs and ensure expenses are accurately recorded to the appropriate projects and cost codes.
• Review job cost activity, project commitments, budgets, and change orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations to investigate and resolve job costing discrepancies and financial questions.
• Review project financial information and identify outstanding commitments, cost variances, and potential issues.
• Oversee project billing activities, including owner billing packages, supporting documentation, payment tracking, and retention.
• Coordinate subcontractor billing, payment processing, retention, and lien waiver requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor compliance and ensure required documentation is maintained.
• Coordinate final billing, outstanding balances, subcontractor retention releases, and financial reconciliations during project closeout.
• Support out-of-state contractor, tax, withholding, and other project-specific compliance requirements.
• Communicate with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and owners regarding project financial matters.
• Provide oversight and support for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Review transactions for appropriate coding, authorization, and accounting treatment.
• Maintain appropriate accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiencies, and financial controls.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and other audits as required.
• Prepare and review schedules and supporting documentation for auditors, tax providers, and other external partners.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and company policies.
• Assist with the implementation and improvement of accounting procedures, systems, and internal controls.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized financial records.
• Participate in financial review meetings and collaborate with leadership and Operations as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, project accounting, and job costing.
• Knowledge of project billing, subcontractor compliance, retention, lien waivers, and project closeout.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial review skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, evaluate financial information, and recommend solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Accounting, Project Management, Operations, vendors, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound financial judgment.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and strengthen accounting controls.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Construction accounting experience required.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, job costing, and project accounting required.
• Experience with NetSuite and Procore preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Previous accounting leadership or supervisory experience preferred.