Construction Accounting Manager — Hands-On Leader

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager for the commercial construction/project-based business to lead accounting operations, manage a three-person team, and collaborate closely with ownership in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on accounting expertise with project-costing experience and a knack for implementing process improvements. This is an on-site role in Stockbridge, GA with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong QuickBooks Online experience required.
• Prior experience supervising or leading accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, reconciliations, GL, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Construction/project accounting experience preferred.
• Highly tech-savvy and comfortable adopting new software and systems.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Hands-on, organized and comfortable working directly with an entrepreneurial owner.
• Able to lead, delegate and improve processes while still stepping into the details when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting operations and a three-person accounting team.
• Manage month-end close, general ledger and account reconciliations.
• Oversee AP, AR, collections and customer billing.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare short-term cash-flow forecasts.
• Strengthen job-costing and project-accounting processes.
• Develop and maintain appropriate accounting controls.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with the owner.
• Work closely with project managers and project coordinators.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline and improve accounting processes.
• Coordinate with outside CPA and other financial partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project costing

Cash flow management

Excel/Google Sheets

Month-end close

Communication

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager for the commercial construction/project-based business to lead accounting operations, manage a three-person team, and collaborate closely with ownership in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on accounting expertise with project-costing experience and a knack for implementing process improvements. This is an on-site role in Stockbridge, GA with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting.