Operational Accounting Manager

6 Degrees Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Group in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager to lead full-cycle AP/AR and mentor a team of 12–15 staff. The role combines hands-on accounting with strategic process improvement in a growing construction/design-build environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting management, 3+ years in supervision, and solid experience with QuickBooks and construction ERPs (NetSuite, Sage, MS Dynamics 365) plus Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting management experience
• 3+ years in a direct supervisory role
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks or mid-tier construction ERPs and Excel

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of AP Clerks and Construction Project Accountants
• Oversee full-cycle AP and AR functions, including month-end close and internal controls
• Manage project accounting and billing, including AIA billing, job costing, and lien waiver compliance
• Resolve escalated vendor and billing disputes while identifying process improvement opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

MS Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

6 Degrees Group is recruiting for an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager in Alpharetta, GA. This role is with a growing construction/design-build organization and calls for a hands-on leader who can run full-cycle AP and AR while managing a sizable team. The company needs someone who can bring structure to a fast-paced environment, mentoring 12–15 AP Clerks and Construction Project Accountants while staying deeply involved in day-to-day financial operations. Strong construction industry experience is essential, particularly around AIA billing, retainage, and subcontractor compliance. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned accounting leader who wants both strategic ownership and a direct hand in the details.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of AP Clerks and Construction Project Accountants
• Oversee full-cycle AP and AR functions, including month-end close and internal controls
• Manage project accounting and billing, including AIA billing, job costing, and lien waiver compliance
• Resolve escalated vendor and billing disputes while identifying process improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting management experience, including 3+ years in a direct supervisory role
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks or mid-tier construction ERPs (NetSuite, Sage, MS Dynamics 365) and Excel