Accounting Manager - Construction

Cogent Talent Solutions • Oxford, CT

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly driven, self-starting Accounting Manager with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least five years of hands-on experience. This is a hands-on role that combines high-level financial work with daily data entry and sole ownership of the organization’s full-cycle accounting functions. A key priority is building inventory processes from the ground up, including evaluating, implementing, and managing a robust inventory tracking system as the organization scales.

The role oversees financial document control and compliance, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, job costing, and month-end close. It uses QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel to support bookkeeping, reporting, and payroll-related tasks. The Accounting Manager also analyzes financial and job data, identifies variances, presents actionable solutions, and provides cross-functional support where financial, inventory, or administrative assistance is needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and advanced Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail in data entry and document control.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with high accountability and strong analytical skills.
• Direct, reality-based approach to financial reporting.
• Willingness to support peers and shared team goals.
• Ability to handle pressure and shifting priorities in a high-energy, dynamic atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• Background in construction or manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience or strong eagerness to implement and manage an inventory system from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Manage all full-cycle accounting functions independently, including high-level financial tasks and daily data entry.
• Oversee document control for financial files, job files, vendor records, tax documentation, and receipts to maintain accurate records and audit readiness.
• Lead the selection, setup, and rollout of an inventory tracking system.
• Establish best practices for physical inventory counts, raw material tracking, and inventory valuation.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, job costing, and month-end closing procedures.
• Use QuickBooks, ADP, and Excel for bookkeeping and reporting; assist with payroll-related tasks, reporting, and data entry as needed.
• Analyze financial and job data, identify variances, and present actionable solutions directly.
• Provide proactive financial, inventory, or administrative support to team members and other department operations as needed.
• Support organizational interests and team integrity through accurate reporting, compliance enforcement, and sound financial stewardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager