Construction Accounting Manager, CPA — POC/WIP & Job Cost

Accountants One; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential – established, highly reputable organization with long-term project backlog and stable ownership is seeking an Accounting Manager in Northeast Atlanta. You will directly support core accounting operations for active projects and corporate reporting, ensuring accurate project financials, cost tracking, and revenue recognition across multiple concurrent jobs.

This hands-on role crosses accounting, operations, and project management, requiring collaboration with Project Managers and

Qualifications

• CPA required and active
• At least 5+ years in construction industry accounting
• Direct experience with WIP schedules, job costing, and POC accounting
• Experience partnering with operations and project teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or strong regional firm) preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly close activities and ensure GL accuracy
• Prepare POC revenue recognition
• Prepare and maintain WIP schedules
• Analyze job cost reporting across multiple projects
• Partner with Project Managers on budgets, cost-to-complete, and margins
• Monitor committed costs, change orders, retainage, and margins
• Prepare financial statements and management reports
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis
• Support external auditors and year-end review
• Assist in improving accounting procedures and internal controls
• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff

Skills

CPA

Construction accounting

WIP accounting

POC accounting

GAAP

Revenue recognition

Big 4 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

CMiC

Foundation

Advanced Excel

Job description

Confidential – established, highly reputable organization with long-term project backlog and stable ownership is seeking an Accounting Manager in Northeast Atlanta. You will directly support core accounting operations for active projects and corporate reporting, ensuring accurate project financials, cost tracking, and revenue recognition across multiple concurrent jobs.

This hands-on role crosses accounting, operations, and project management, requiring collaboration with Project Managers and