Accounting Supervisor

StevenDouglas; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is partnering with a growing construction and design firm to find an Accounting Supervisor in New Jersey. The role requires at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. The ideal candidate will manage monthly work-in-progress reporting, lead the billing lifecycle, and drive the monthly accounting close process. Proficiency with construction-focused ERP software and strong communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, at least 2 years in construction.
• Familiarity with project-based accounting and work-in-progress schedules.
• Experience building financial controls in fast-growing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Lead the end-to-end billing lifecycle.
• Drive the monthly accounting close cycle.
• Monitor project-level spending against budgets.
• Champion adoption of the company's ERP platform.
• Oversee accounts receivable health.
• Design and evaluate internal financial controls.

Skills

Project-based accounting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Construction finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Foundation

Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint

Excel (pivot tables, complex lookups)

Job description

StevenDouglas is proud to be partnering exclusively with a well-established and growing construction and design firm headquartered in Middlesex County, NJ to identify a driven Accounting Supervisor. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned financial professional who thrives at the intersection of project-based accounting and operational oversight. The ideal candidate brings a collaborative mindset, a passion for process excellence, and a solid command of construction finance — and is ready to serve as a key financial voice within a dynamic, project-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, partnering closely with project teams to ensure job costs, approved change orders, and revised completion estimates are fully reconciled and accurately reflected in project margins.
• Lead the end-to-end billing lifecycle, including AIA contract billing, invoice certification, and coordination with project management to confirm timely submission of accurate, progress-aligned invoices.
• Drive the monthly accounting close cycle, including balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of financial statements, cost variance reporting, and rolling cash flow projections.
• Proactively monitor project-level spending against approved budgets, scrutinize subcontractor and vendor invoices, flag cost overruns, and provide forward-looking visibility into overall corporate expenditure trends.
• Champion adoption of the company's recently deployed ERP platform, identifying automation and workflow improvements that reduce manual effort and improve data integrity across the finance function.
• Oversee accounts receivable health, including retention tracking, and collaborate with operations leadership to accelerate collections and minimize aged balances.
• Design, document, and continuously evaluate internal financial controls and accounting policies to mitigate risk, support audit readiness, and scale effectively alongside the company's growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years within a construction or specialty contracting environment — direct familiarity with project-based accounting and WIP schedules is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Hands-on proficiency with construction-focused ERP or accounting software such as Foundation, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, or a comparable platform; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex lookups) are required.
• Demonstrated experience building or strengthening internal controls and financial procedures within fast-paced, high-growth organizations where scalable infrastructure is a priority.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders including project managers, operations teams, and senior leadership.