Growth-Driven Construction Accounting Manager

Beacon Hill; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill supports a growth-focused construction company in Fremont, CA seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and a small team. This role blends strategic input with hands-on execution in a fast-paced GC environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction accounting, GC experience, and strong month-end close, job costing, subcontractor billing, and union payroll expertise. Vista by Viewpoint is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction accounting, preferably for a General Contractor (GC).
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, job costing, subcontractor billing and union payroll compliance.
• Experience overseeing AP/AR and payroll; hands-on leadership when needed.
• Proficiency with Vista by Viewpoint is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes for multiple projects.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and compliance functions for the company.
• Review subcontractor billings, job costing and contract accounting activities.
• Ensure compliance with union payroll and labor requirements.
• Support financial reporting, reconciliations and audits.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting staff; partner with operations teams.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Construction accounting

Team leadership

Month-end close

Job costing

Subcontractor billing

Union payroll

Accounts payable / receivable

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

Beacon Hill supports a growth-focused construction company in Fremont, CA seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and a small team. This role blends strategic input with hands-on execution in a fast-paced GC environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction accounting, GC experience, and strong month-end close, job costing, subcontractor billing, and union payroll expertise. Vista by Viewpoint is required.