Accounting Manager

(t)ACT Gezond werken; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bryant, AR division is seeking an experienced construction accounting professional to manage full-cycle accounting for commercial general contracting projects, including job costing, AIA billing, and financial reporting. You will work closely with project managers to keep budgets on track in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in construction, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint,

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in construction accounting.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion methods.
• Experience with construction software (Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, Procore a plus).

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable for construction projects (including month-end financials per GAAP).
• Review and approve AIA G702/G703 payment applications and owner billings.
• Assist CEO with preparing month-end financials.
• Review and process subcontractor invoices, including SOV reconciliation, lien waivers, and retainage tracking.
• Maintain accurate job cost accounting across multiple projects.
• Prepare monthly WIP schedules and over/under billing reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support bonding, insurance, and banking relationships with financial documentation.
• Coordinate with PMs and field supervisors on budget tracking and cost codes.
• Ensure compliance with lien waiver requirements and regulations.
• Maintain and organize project files, contracts, and financial records.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint

Foundation

Procore

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced construction accounting professional to join our team in Bryant, AR. This individual will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounting functions specific to commercial general contracting operations, including job costing, subcontractor billing oversight, AIA billing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of construction financials and is comfortable working in a fast-paced project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable for construction projects (including experience in preparing month end financials per GAAP standards
• Review and Approve AIA G702/G703 payment applications and owner billings.
• Assist CEO with preparing month end financials.
• Review and process subcontractor invoices, including SOV reconciliation, lien waivers, and retainage tracking
• Maintain accurate job cost accounting across multiple concurrent projects
• Prepare monthly WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules and over/under billing reports
• Aid in reconciling project budgets vs. actuals and flag variances to project management. Prepare WIP report
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Support bonding, insurance, and banking relationships with financial documentation
• Coordinate with project managers and field supervisors on budget tracking and cost codes
• Ensure compliance with lien waiver requirements and state/federal regulations
• Maintain and organize project files, contracts, and financial records

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in construction accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Proficiency with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar)
• Experience with project management platforms such as Procore is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of AIA billing documents (G702/G703) and subcontractor pay applications
• Strong understanding of lien waivers, retainage, and subcontractor compliance requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with pivot tables and financial modeling preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with PMs, estimators, and executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with bonding requirements and bonding company reporting
• CPA, CMA, or comparable certification (not required but valued)
• Background in commercial GC projects ($5M+ in contract value)