Hands-On Accounting Manager, Construction & Projects

Accounting Search; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking an on-site Accounting Manager for a commercial construction/project-based business in Stockbridge, GA. The role reports to the owner and leads a three-person accounting team, blending hands-on accounting with strategic oversight in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in accounting, strong QuickBooks Online expertise, project costing experience, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining close collaboration with

Qualifications

• This role requires approximately 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience supervising or leading accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, reconciliations, GL, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Construction or project/job-cost accounting experience preferred.

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

Team management

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking an on-site Accounting Manager for a commercial construction/project-based business in Stockbridge, GA. The role reports to the owner and leads a three-person accounting team, blending hands-on accounting with strategic oversight in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in accounting, strong QuickBooks Online expertise, project costing experience, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining close collaboration with