Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager-Construction
About The Position
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager to join a growing organization in the construction industry. This is a hands-on individual contributor role responsible for managing the full accounting cycle and supporting the business’s financial operations. The position oversees accounting activities from accounts payable and accounts receivable through month-end close and financial statement preparation, as well as payroll processing and complex project billing. The role works with operations and project teams to support accurate project accounting and billing and assists with additional accounting and financial projects as needed. The position is onsite five days per week in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Requirements
- Construction industry accounting experience.
- QuickBooks experience.
- Strong experience with job costing and project accounting.
- Experience handling complex or project-based billing.
- Full-cycle accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
- Hands-on payroll processing experience.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage multiple accounting responsibilities.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounting cycle as a hands-on individual contributor.
- Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Perform job costing and project accounting for construction projects.
- Prepare and process complex customer and project billing.
- Manage payroll processing.
- Complete monthly account reconciliations and month-end close.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and financial reporting.
- Monitor project costs and maintain accurate project accounting records.
- Research and resolve billing, accounting, and reconciliation discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate general ledger activity.
- Support external audit requests and provide necessary schedules and documentation.
- Partner with operations and project teams to ensure accurate accounting and billing for projects.
- Assist with additional accounting and financial projects as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
