Accounting Manager (Construction)

Cherry Bekaert • Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Accounting Manager to lead all accounting and financial operations for our growing construction company. This is an individual contributor role —you will serve as the sole person in accounting , owning the full cycle of financial management and reporting for the organization. The ideal candidate has construction industry experience , is proficient in QuickBooks , and thrives in an environment where they can take full ownership of accounting processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience , with at least 3 years in construction
• Proficiency in QuickBooks required
• Strong understanding of job costing , project accounting, and AIA billing
• Experience processing certified payroll
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (but not required)

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of all financial data
• Oversee cash flow, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Manage job cost accounting , including budget vs. actual tracking
• Handle project accounting , contract tracking, and cost allocations
• Process AIA billing and all construction-related invoicing
• Manage AP , including subcontractor invoices and vendor payments
• Manage AR , including progress billing and collections
• Maintain lien releases, COIs, and subcontractor compliance
• Process certified payroll for approximately 28 employees
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws and reporting requirements
• Utilize QuickBooks for all accounting operations
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees