Construction Accounting Manager: Close, WIP & Profitability

Kforce Inc; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Lanham, MD is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, general ledger accounting, project accounting, and day-to-day accounting operations.

This role ensures accurate financial reporting, manages the month-end close, maintains strong internal controls, and partners with project and operations teams to monitor financial performance and drive cost controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience within the construction industry.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting.
• Prior supervisory or accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Strong reconciliation and financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee account reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to leadership
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Oversee job cost accounting and monitor project profitability
• Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports
• Manage percentage-of-completion and completed-contract accounting
• Track retainage receivables and payables
• Review project cost allocations and revenue recognition
• Partner with project managers to analyze project performance and cost variances
• Support progress billing, AIA billing, and change-order accounting
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor payments
• Monitor customer billing and collections
• Ensure appropriate lien waiver and insurance documentation is maintained
• Review AP and AR activity and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, company policies, and internal controls
• Support annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Assist with sales and use tax requirements
• Develop and improve accounting processes, procedures, and controls
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Establish departmental goals and performance expectations
• Drive process improvements through technology and automation

Skills

Financial Reporting

General Ledger Accounting

Job Cost Accounting

WIP Reporting

Revenue Recognition

Month-End Close

Budgeting & Forecasting

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Kforce Inc. in Lanham, MD is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, general ledger accounting, project accounting, and day-to-day accounting operations.

This role ensures accurate financial reporting, manages the month-end close, maintains strong internal controls, and partners with project and operations teams to monitor financial performance and drive cost controls and process improvements.