Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core financial activities for a growing construction business in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position is best suited for a hands-on accounting specialist who can keep daily operations running smoothly while delivering reliable financial information to leadership. The role requires strong knowledge of project-based accounting, close management, and cash flow oversight in an onsite environment.

Responsibilities:
• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and bank account reconciliation.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure complete and timely financial reporting.
• Produce financial statements, budgeting updates, forecasts, and management reporting that support informed business decisions.
• Track project costs and collaborate with project leaders to evaluate spending, margins, and overall job profitability.
• Manage work-in-progress reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition for active construction projects.
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable financial reporting standards.
• Administer construction-related documentation such as lien waivers, subcontractor insurance records, retainage tracking, and project billing support.
• Partner with external accounting advisors on annual reviews, tax-related deliverables, and audit preparation.
• Monitor cash position, develop forecasts, and oversee project-related disbursements to support healthy cash flow.
• Strengthen accounting workflows and reporting within QuickBooks while providing guidance to accounting support staff as needed.• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Previous success in an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or comparable leadership-level accounting position.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks in a business accounting environment.
• Solid understanding of construction accounting practices, including job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with subcontractor billing, retainage, change orders, lien waivers, or related project accounting processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities in a fully onsite role.