Construction Accounting Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Life insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Paid vacation after year 1

Five sick days

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Construction Accounting Manager in San Marcos, CA. This direct-hire, full-time, in-office role leads the full accounting function for a growing construction organization, ownership-facing and highly collaborative.

The position manages payroll, billing, WIP, and financial reporting, with GAAP adherence and year-end processes. Competitive salary, strong benefits, 401(k) with match, and a path to long-term partnership are offered.

Qualifications

• Lead the accounting function for a construction organization with hands‑on oversight of daily operations.
• Manage WIP reporting, job costing, financial statements, reconciliations, and project accounting.
• Oversee certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, billing, collections, and compliance-related accounting.
• Provide financial reporting, analysis, and accounting support directly to ownership.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong construction accounting experience is required.
• Experience with WIP reporting and job costing.
• Knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to work with outside CPAs, banks, bonding companies, and insurance providers.
• Strong organizational, communication, deadline-management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on leadership style with excellent attention to detail.
• Stable employment history and demonstrated longevity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related HR functions.
• Prepare customer billing, monitor collections, and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Manage WIP reporting, job costing, project financial reporting, general ledger activity, monthly reconciliations, and escrow accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate year-end close, tax preparation, quarterly financials, banking, bonding, insurance, and workers’ compensation accounting matters.
• Oversee certified payroll, prevailing wage compliance, subcontractor insurance compliance, contractor registrations, renewals, prequalification documents, and bonding requests.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Tools

Foundation for Construction Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

A growing construction organization in San Marcos, CA is seeking an experienced Construction Accounting Manager for a direct hire opportunity. This is a high-impact accounting leadership role for a hands‑on professional who can take ownership of the full accounting function while supporting day-to-day financial operations.

This opportunity is ideal for a construction accounting leader who enjoys working directly with ownership, outside CPA partners, banks, bonding companies, insurance providers, and internal teams. The environment is close-knit, stable, and collaborative, with supportive leadership and an opportunity to become a trusted long‑term member of the organization. The role offers strong benefits, direct visibility to decision-makers, and the chance to lead accounting operations in a residential and commercial construction setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related HR functions.
• Prepare customer billing, monitor collections, and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Manage WIP reporting, job costing, project financial reporting, general ledger activity, monthly reconciliations, and escrow accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate year-end close, tax preparation, quarterly financials, banking, bonding, insurance, and workers’ compensation accounting matters.
• Oversee certified payroll, prevailing wage compliance, subcontractor insurance compliance, contractor registrations, renewals, prequalification documents, and bonding requests.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Full-time, in-office schedule.
• Location: San Marcos, CA.
• Salary: $85,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Benefits include 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a 5% match.
• Two weeks of paid vacation after the first year.
• Five sick days.
• Seven paid holidays.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Lead the accounting function for a construction organization with hands‑on oversight of daily operations.
• Manage WIP reporting, job costing, financial statements, reconciliations, and project accounting.
• Oversee certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, billing, collections, and compliance-related accounting.
• Provide financial reporting, analysis, and accounting support directly to ownership.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong construction accounting experience is required.
• Foundation for Construction Software experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with WIP reporting and job costing.
• Knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to work with outside CPAs, banks, bonding companies, and insurance providers.
• Strong organizational, communication, deadline-management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on leadership style with excellent attention to detail.
• Stable employment history and demonstrated longevity preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• General engineering contractor experience or similar construction industry experience.
• Experience managing accounting and administrative personnel.
• Experience coordinating insurance renewals, audits, subcontractor compliance, bonding requests, and prequalification documents.
• Prior experience serving as a trusted accounting partner to ownership or executive leadership.

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