Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager overseeing AP & AR Classification: Full-Time | Finance & Accounting Leadership Location: Alpharetta, GA (Corporate Office) Technology Infrastructure: QuickBooks Role Summary We are searching for a sharp, analytical, and leadership-driven Accounting Manager - AP/AR to orchestrate our transactional financial operations. In this high-impact role, you will lead and mentor a high-volume team of 12 to 15 Accounts Payable specialists and Project Accountants. Operating at the intersection of corporate finance and fast-paced construction field operations, you will serve as the master collaborator—resolving complex billing discrepancies, streamlining job-costing workflows, and guaranteeing absolute precision across all financial lifecycles. Key Operational Responsibilities Full-Cycle AP & AR Management: Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable and receivable ecosystems inside QuickBooks to optimize corporate cash flow, secure timely vendor disbursements, and accelerate client billing cycles. High-Performance Team Leadership: Direct, coach, and evaluate a team of 12–15 Accounts Payable clerks and Construction Project Accountants; build a clear culture of accountability, accuracy, and career development. System Auditing & Workflow Optimization: Frequently audit transaction data for total precision, identify systemic bottlenecks within QuickBooks, and roll out tighter internal controls to accelerate month-end closing timelines. Cross-Functional Project Accounting: Partner hand-in-hand with Construction Project Managers and Estimators to cross-reference progress billings, ensure meticulous job-costing, track retention, and handle lien waivers. Corporate & Field Liaison: Act as the primary financial bridge between executive leadership, field superintendents, procurement, and external subcontractors to optimize transactional workflows. Escalated Problem Solving: Address and systematically resolve high-level subcontractor compliance gaps, complex multi-tier billing disputes, sales tax calculations, and intricate vendor account reconciliations. Required Profile & Qualifications Experience & Education Tenure: 5+ years of progressive accounting management experience, featuring a verifiable track record of managing large teams (10+ direct reports). Industry Focus: Direct experience within the Construction, Design-Build, or Real Estate Development sectors is mandatory. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred. Technical Competencies QuickBooks Expertise: Advanced, hands-on administrative mastery of QuickBooks is strictly required. Construction Accounting Mastery: Deep fluency in industry-specific workflows, including AIA progress billings (G702/G703), schedule of values, retention tracking, lien waiver management, and multi-tier compliance. Software Toolset: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) along with Word and PowerPoint. Leadership & Soft Skills People Management: High emotional intelligence (EQ) with a proven knack for organizing, coaching, and motivating a high-volume transactional department. Communication & Precision: Meticulous attention to detail paired with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable communication for both field laborers and executive stakeholders. Compensation $125,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr