Senior Accounting Manager

Powers & Sons Construction; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Full benefits (health/vision/dental)

Technology package

Job summary

Powers & Sons Construction in Gary, IN is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting functions, provide financial visibility to leadership and project teams, and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

This role oversees full-cycle construction accounting, including job costing, payables/receivables, month-end close, and financial reporting, while supporting ProCore and Jonas Accounting tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Leadership experience in accounting functions or senior roles.
• Ability to explain accounting to non-finance stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and process discipline.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including balance sheet accounts, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany entries.
• Oversee accounts payable (vendor & subcontractor invoices, payment processing, approvals) ensuring proper coding to jobs/projects.
• Manage accounts receivable: monthly billing, collections, and tracking of retainage and holdbacks.
• Perform construction job costing: monitor budget vs. actuals, review cost estimates, analyze variances, and provide cost forecasts.
• Assist with project billing (AIA billings, draw requests) and coordinate with project teams to validate billable work.
• Support compliance with contract requirements: lien waivers, certified payroll (if applicable), retainage release, and subcontractor compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and roll-forwards.
• Coordinate with external auditors or consultants as needed.
• Maintain internal controls, identify weaknesses, and recommend process improvements.
• Partner with project managers and operations leaders to ensure financial visibility into project performance.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, forecasts, and support budgeting.
• Support implementation, integration, or upgrades related to ProCore and Jonas Accounting modules.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Excel advanced

Financial analysis

Project accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ProCore

Jonas Accounting

Job description

Powers & Sons Construction — Senior Accounting Manager (Full-Time)

Location: Gary, IN Hours: Full-time (~40 hrs/week) Reports to: Controller Supervises: Accounting team, including Accounting Manager/Support roles

Role Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the company’s core accounting functions, providing financial visibility to leadership and project teams, and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This role oversees full-cycle construction accounting, including job costing, payables/receivables, month-end close, and financial reporting, while also supporting technology tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including balance sheet accounts, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany entries
• Oversee accounts payable (vendor & subcontractor invoices, payment processing, approvals) ensuring proper coding to jobs/projects
• Manage accounts receivable: monthly billing, collections, and tracking of retainage and holdbacks
• Perform construction job costing: monitor budget vs. actuals, review cost estimates, analyze variances, and provide cost forecasts
• Assist with project billing (AIA billings, draw requests) and coordinate with project teams to validate billable work
• Support compliance with contract requirements: lien waivers, certified payroll (if applicable), retainage release, and subcontractor compliance
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and roll-forwards
• Coordinate with external auditors or consultants as needed
• Maintain internal controls, identify weaknesses, and recommend process improvements
• Partner with project managers and operations leaders to ensure financial visibility into project performance
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, forecasts, and support budgeting
• Support implementation, integration, or upgrades related to ProCore and Jonas Accounting modules

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience leading accounting functions or acting in a senior capacity
• Strong communication skills — able to explain accounting to non-finance stakeholders
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and process discipline
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience with ProCore and Jonas Accounting strongly preferred
• Familiarity with construction accounting (job costing, retainage, AIA billing, change orders)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Package includes PTO/sick days/paid holidays, full benefits (health/vision/dental), technology package and more