Construction Accounting Manager — Hands-On, Project-Based Leader

KLA Industries; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in Stockbridge, GA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its commercial construction and project-based accounting operations. The role reports to the owner and guides a small accounting team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, strong QuickBooks Online expertise, and hands-on project accounting skills. This on-site position offers growth and close collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong QuickBooks Online experience required.
• Experience supervising or leading accounting staff.
• Construction/project accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and a three-person accounting team.
• Manage month-end close, general ledger and 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

QuickBooks Online

Staff supervision

Project accounting

General ledger

Financial reporting

Excel/Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Collaboration with owners

Analytical thinking

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Accounting software

Job description

KLA Industries in Stockbridge, GA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its commercial construction and project-based accounting operations. The role reports to the owner and guides a small accounting team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, strong QuickBooks Online expertise, and hands-on project accounting skills. This on-site position offers growth and close collaboration with project teams.