Accounting Manager

CFS; Verona (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead construction accounting operations. This hands-on role focuses on billing, payroll, and job costing to support ongoing growth.

You will collaborate with project teams, manage AIA billing, lien waivers, and vendor invoices, and contribute to month-end close and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in construction accounting, a Bachelor's in accounting, and proficiency with Sage 300 or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction industry accounting experience preferred.
• Hands-on AIA billing, payroll, and union reporting experience.
• Experience with job costing and construction accounting.
• Sage 300 and construction ERP experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and independent spreadsheet work.

Responsibilities

• Manage AIA billing for commercial construction projects.
• Prepare and maintain lien waivers during billing.
• Process weekly certified payroll for field staff.
• Complete monthly union reporting for multiple labor unions.
• Review, code, and approve vendor invoices.
• Set up new construction projects in the accounting system.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate job costing.
• Assist with month-end close and related accounting tasks.
• Identify process improvements to support growth.

Skills

AIA billing

Certified payroll

Union reporting

Job costing

Construction accounting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage 300

Vista Viewpoint

Spectrum

Job description

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Pittsburgh, PA (North-Eastern Suburbs)

$95,000- $125,000

Our client, a well-established and growing construction organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their team. This position is open due to a planned retirement, providing an excellent opportunity to work alongside a long-tenured accounting professional during a comprehensive transition before their retirement in 2027.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys the operational side of construction accounting and wants to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization. As the company expands into new markets and commercial construction projects, this position offers the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and become a key member of the accounting team.

Overview Of The Accounting Manager Role

• Manage AIA billing for commercial construction projects.
• Prepare and maintain lien waivers throughout the billing process.
• Process weekly certified payroll for field employees.
• Complete monthly union reporting for multiple labor unions.
• Review, code, and approve vendor invoices.
• Set up new construction projects within the accounting system.
• Maintain employee setup and records for field personnel.
• Prepare cash reports and other operational and financial reporting.
• Partner with project managers to ensure accurate job costing and project financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end close and other general accounting functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and support the company's continued growth.

Preferred Qualifications For The Accounting Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 6+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction industry accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • AIA billing
  • Certified payroll
  • Union reporting
  • Job costing
  • Construction accounting
• Experience with Sage 300 is preferred.
• Experience with construction ERP systems such as Vista Viewpoint or Spectrum is a plus.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and creating spreadsheets independently.