Construction Accounting Lead - Own the Books & Scale Growth

Talent Edge Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is partnering with a private construction company in Indianapolis to hire an Accounting Manager who will own the accounting function from day one. The role requires rolling up your sleeves to build structure, improve processes, and partner with leadership.

The position offers growth as the company scales and exposure to executives, with a fast-paced environment that rewards ownership and practical problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage of completion accounting.
• Experience using QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Comfortable being a one-person accounting department.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day accounting function from start to finish.
• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, GL, AP/AR oversight, and cash flow.
• Lead all construction accounting activities including job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to ensure project profitability.
• Develop better processes, reporting, and internal controls as the company scales.
• Work with external CPAs on tax and year-end activities.
• Help build the accounting infrastructure for growth.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

One-person accounting dept

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting is partnering with a private construction company in Indianapolis to hire an Accounting Manager who will own the accounting function from day one. The role requires rolling up your sleeves to build structure, improve processes, and partner with leadership.

The position offers growth as the company scales and exposure to executives, with a fast-paced environment that rewards ownership and practical problem-solving.