Construction Accounting Manager

NorthPoint Search Group

Marietta (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with Safe Harbor company match

Up to 80 hours PTO annually

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A growing construction firm in Marietta, GA, is seeking a hands-on Construction Accounting Manager to oversee the full spectrum of accounting functions including AP, AR, and payroll. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in construction accounting and proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise. This position involves significant responsibilities such as managing WIP reports, job costing, and leading an ERP transition. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

5+ years accounting experience, preferably in construction.
Proven ownership of accounting tasks including AP, AR, reconciliations.
Experience with WIP schedules and job cost analysis.
Experience preparing WIP schedules and coordinating cost‑to‑complete inputs.
Strong job cost accounting and budget‑to‑actual analysis skills.
Audit support experience (CPA, surety, insurance).
Advanced QuickBooks Enterprise user.
Proficient in MS Excel (advanced formulas) and Word.
Payroll experience including certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance; union payroll experience preferred.
Experience with Foundation or similar construction ERP preferred.
Experience supporting ERP implementations or migrations preferred.
Professional certifications (CPP, CCIFP, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Certified Bookkeeper) a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage AP and AR processes, resolving discrepancies.
Lead month-end close and prepare financial reports.
Support payroll processing and ensure compliance.
Prepare internal financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash reports) and deliver month-end reporting packages.
Maintain accurate job cost reporting and cost coding.
Prepare and support WIP schedules, including under-/over-billing tracking.
Monitor budgets, identify margin fade/gain risks, and elevate concerns proactively.
Prepare quarterly overhead summaries and allocation metrics.
Serve as primary contact for CPA, surety, and insurance audits.
Maintain internal controls, payment security, and approval workflows.
Process or coordinate weekly field payroll and biweekly salaried payroll.
Manage certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance.
Administer union payroll, benefits, and deductions as applicable.
Maintain payroll documentation and support reporting requirements.
Coordinate invoice approvals and ensure proper job/cost coding.
Maintain subcontract and purchase order commitments.
Monitor buyout status and identify scope gaps early.
Support project billing and pay applications (AIA billing).
Track change orders and unbilled exposure to protect cash flow and margins.
Enforce subcontractor payment requirements, lien waivers, and retainage tracking.
Maintain subcontractor compliance documentation and support insurance audits.
Own QuickBooks Enterprise administration, job setup, and reporting templates.
Lead transition from outsourced accounting to in‑house workflows with documented procedures.
Support ERP migration planning, testing, and data cleanup (e.g., Foundation or similar).
Coordinate with external CPA for year‑end reporting and 1099 preparation.
Build repeatable accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

Construction accounting expertise

AP/AR management

Payroll processing

WIP reporting

Budget monitoring

Advanced Excel

QuickBooks Enterprise

ERP transition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

MS Excel

Excel

Word

Job description

Construction Accounting Manager

To Apply Now – email your resume to job-knemkq7d-1e4ngrk82rw3kdm@sagedata.io

Who: A hands-on accounting professional with strong construction accounting expertise and experience owning full-cycle accounting operations.
What: Lead and execute all day-to-day accounting functions in-house, including AP, AR, payroll support, WIP reporting, and job cost oversight.
Where: Marietta, GA – Full-time, in-office.
When: Hiring immediately to transition accounting from outsourced support to internal leadership.
Why: To strengthen financial visibility, improve job cost controls, and support continued company growth.
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Construction Accounting Manager to fully own and execute the accounting function in-house. This role is highly hands‑on, responsible for AP, AR, payroll coordination, reconciliations, month‑end close, WIP reporting, and job cost tracking. The position partners closely with Project Managers and leadership to proactively monitor budgets, identify cost trends, and ensure accurate, actionable project financials. The role also supports a future ERP migration from QuickBooks Enterprise (Desktop) to a construction‑specific system.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting Execution (Hands‑On)

Personally manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including aging maintenance.
Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards monthly, resolving discrepancies promptly.
Lead month‑end close, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare internal financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash reports) and deliver month‑end reporting packages.
Maintain accurate job cost reporting and cost coding.
Prepare and support Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) schedules, including under‑/over‑billing tracking.
Monitor budgets, identify margin fade/gain risks, and elevate concerns proactively.
Prepare quarterly overhead summaries and allocation metrics.
Serve as primary contact for CPA, surety, and insurance audits.
Maintain internal controls, payment security, and approval workflows.

Payroll & Compliance Support

Process or coordinate weekly field payroll and biweekly salaried payroll.
Manage certified payroll and prevailing wage/Davis‑Bacon compliance.
Administer union payroll, benefits, and deductions as applicable.
Maintain payroll documentation and support reporting requirements.

WIP, Job Cost & Budget Monitoring

Coordinate invoice approvals and ensure proper job/cost coding.
Maintain subcontract and purchase order commitments.
Monitor buyout status and identify scope gaps early.
Support project billing and pay applications (AIA billing).
Track change orders and unbilled exposure to protect cash flow and margins.
Enforce subcontractor payment requirements, lien waivers, and retainage tracking.
Maintain subcontractor compliance documentation and support insurance audits.

Systems Ownership & In‑House Transition

Own QuickBooks Enterprise administration, job setup, and reporting templates.
Lead transition from outsourced accounting to in‑house workflows with documented procedures.
Support ERP migration planning, testing, and data cleanup (e.g., Foundation or similar).
Coordinate with external CPA for year‑end reporting and 1099 preparation.
Build repeatable accounting processes and internal controls.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of accounting experience; construction accounting strongly preferred.
Proven ownership of AP, AR, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
Experience preparing WIP schedules and coordinating cost‑to‑complete inputs.
Strong job cost accounting and budget‑to‑actual analysis skills.
Audit support experience (CPA, surety, insurance).
Advanced QuickBooks Enterprise user.
Proficient in MS Excel (advanced formulas) and Word.
Payroll experience including certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance; union payroll experience preferred.
Experience with Foundation or similar construction ERP preferred.
Experience supporting ERP implementations or migrations preferred.
Professional certifications (CPP, CCIFP, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Certified Bookkeeper) a plus.