Accounting Manager - Project Cost & Team Leadership

The State Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Bonuses

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

The State Group in Louisville, KY is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead month-end close, payroll, and job costing for active projects. You will supervise the accounting team, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain contract files including billing requirements and lien waivers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong Excel and ERP capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.
• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, job cost billing, and general accounting practices.
• Experience preparing payroll tax filings, union remittances, and financial reports while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end close activities and process accounting transactions related to billings, payables, receivables, payroll, and job costing.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while supporting department performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and distribute job cost and labor cost reports for active projects, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Maintain contract files and establish new jobs, including billing requirements, lien waivers, holdback releases, and customer account setup.
• Collaborate with purchasing and project management teams to track committed job costs and ensure accurate project financial reporting.
• Manage the accurate and timely processing of union and non-union payrolls, including related dues, benefits, tax filings, and compliance reporting.
• Prepare daily bank deposits, monitor banking activity, and assist with financial controls and cash management functions.
• Support month-end reporting, financial analysis, audits, compliance requirements, and special projects assigned by the Controller or Regional Controller.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Team supervision

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software systems

Job description

The State Group in Louisville, KY is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead month-end close, payroll, and job costing for active projects. You will supervise the accounting team, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain contract files including billing requirements and lien waivers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong Excel and ERP capabilities.