Construction Accounting Manager — Remote Fridays

Forge Constructors; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Full benefits package

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays and flex holidays

Job summary

Forge Constructors, a Texas-based commercial general contractor, seeks an Accounting Manager to bring structure to day-to-day accounting and support growth. You will oversee job cost accounting, AP/AR, billing, and month-end close, reporting to the Controller and supervising one Project Accountant.

Based in Addison, TX, this onsite role offers M-Thu onsite with optional work-from-home Fridays. Candidate should have 5–8 years in construction accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, with construction or job cost background.
• Hands-on experience with construction accounting software (Sage 300 CRE or similar).
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Solid understanding of AIA billing formats, retention, lien waivers, and WIP reporting.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Oversee job cost accounting across active projects and track budgets vs actuals.
• Supervise one Project Accountant and guide AP/AR and lien waiver processing.
• Prepare and review owner billings (AIA G702/G703) and subcontractor pay apps.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger in Sage 300 CRE (or Yardi).
• Review WIP schedules, cost-to-complete projections, and monthly job cost reports with Project Managers.
• Support cash flow forecasting, budget variance analysis, and audit prep.
• Ensure lien law compliance, sales/use tax, and subcontractor insurance documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls.

Skills

Job cost accounting

Billing & AR

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Yardi

Excel

Job description

Forge Constructors, a Texas-based commercial general contractor, seeks an Accounting Manager to bring structure to day-to-day accounting and support growth. You will oversee job cost accounting, AP/AR, billing, and month-end close, reporting to the Controller and supervising one Project Accountant.

Based in Addison, TX, this onsite role offers M-Thu onsite with optional work-from-home Fridays. Candidate should have 5–8 years in construction accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with