Construction Accounting Leader — Job Cost, Close & Analysis

Powers & Sons Construction; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Full benefits (health/vision/dental)

Technology package

Job summary

Powers & Sons Construction in Gary, IN is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting functions, provide financial visibility to leadership and project teams, and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

This role oversees full-cycle construction accounting, including job costing, payables/receivables, month-end close, and financial reporting, while supporting ProCore and Jonas Accounting tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Leadership experience in accounting functions or senior roles.
• Ability to explain accounting to non-finance stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and process discipline.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including balance sheet accounts, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany entries.
• Oversee accounts payable (vendor & subcontractor invoices, payment processing, approvals) ensuring proper coding to jobs/projects.
• Manage accounts receivable: monthly billing, collections, and tracking of retainage and holdbacks.
• Perform construction job costing: monitor budget vs. actuals, review cost estimates, analyze variances, and provide cost forecasts.
• Assist with project billing (AIA billings, draw requests) and coordinate with project teams to validate billable work.
• Support compliance with contract requirements: lien waivers, certified payroll (if applicable), retainage release, and subcontractor compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and roll-forwards.
• Coordinate with external auditors or consultants as needed.
• Maintain internal controls, identify weaknesses, and recommend process improvements.
• Partner with project managers and operations leaders to ensure financial visibility into project performance.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, forecasts, and support budgeting.
• Support implementation, integration, or upgrades related to ProCore and Jonas Accounting modules.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Excel advanced

Financial analysis

Project accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ProCore

Jonas Accounting

Job description

Powers & Sons Construction in Gary, IN is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting functions, provide financial visibility to leadership and project teams, and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

This role oversees full-cycle construction accounting, including job costing, payables/receivables, month-end close, and financial reporting, while supporting ProCore and Jonas Accounting tools.