Accounting Manager Construction

Accounting Manager - Construction

Greater Salem Area(this is an in-office role)

Our client an established firm with an expanding footprint in infrastructure construction is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the full accounting function across multiple active projects. This hands-on role partners closely with project managers and executive leadership to drive financial strategy oversee reporting budgeting job costing and compliance and directly influence financial performance and operational efficiency.

Accounting ManagerResponsibilities:

• Lead and oversee month-end and year-end close processes ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  

• Manage and strengthen accounting policies procedures and internal controlsin compliance with GAAP tax requirements and construction industry standards to support compliance and consistency.

• Oversee job cost tracking and budget performance working with Project Managers to ensure dependable cost reporting and projections.
  

• Lead billing collections and cash flow planning to ensure financial stability.

• Manage accounts payable and vendor payment processes ensuring accuracy and adherence to agreements.
  

• Supervise payroll processing including prevailing wage and certified payroll managing tax filings and payments and ensuring proper worker classification and workers comp reporting.
  

• Support onboardingmaintain HR records and benefits compliance and support audits and tax reviews with required documentation.
  

• Lead process improvements and optimize accounting systems to enhance efficiency and scalability.
  

Accounting ManagerQualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experiencepreferably in the construction industry.
  

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline.
  

• Experience with construction accounting including job costing POC WIP reporting prevailing wage and certified payrolletc.
  

• Strong understanding of accounting principles GAAPand financial reporting.
  

• Experience managing core accounting functions such as payables payroll and reporting.

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and leadership skills.
  

Company Benefits:

• Medical Dentaland Vision Insurance
  

• 401(k) with 4% profit-sharing
  

• Paid timeoff and holidays

Compensation:Salary of $90000-$120000 annually plus bonus

Required Experience:

Manager