Senior Construction Accounting Lead

Iron Construction, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous vacation and holidays

Wellness programs

Team-building events

Community involvement & charity events

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Iron Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the company’s accounting function for a small, project-based environment. You will oversee AP/AR, job costing, GMP billing, cash flow, and coordination with the CPA and outside professionals.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting, preferably in construction, with strong Excel and foundations software skills, and the ability to work independently with Project Managers and leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior or management-level role.
• Experience with month-end close, AP, AR, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Construction accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, and account reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Oversee project accounting, job costing, GMP billing, and coordination with Project Managers.
• Monitor project costs, billing, receivables, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and maintain cash-flow forecasts and assist with budgeting and financial planning.
• Coordinate payroll accounting and the accounting/reconciliation of 401(k) contributions.
• Maintain banking relationships and reconcile bank and credit accounts.
• Coordinate with the company's CPA, insurance providers, financial institutions, and other outside professionals.
• Maintain subcontractor and vendor financial documentation, including W-9s and insurance certificates.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to ownership, management, and Project Managers.

Skills

Accounting

Project-based accounting

Cash-flow forecasting

Payroll accounting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Foundation

Job description

Iron Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the company’s accounting function for a small, project-based environment. You will oversee AP/AR, job costing, GMP billing, cash flow, and coordination with the CPA and outside professionals.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting, preferably in construction, with strong Excel and foundations software skills, and the ability to work independently with Project Managers and leadership.