Construction Accounting Manager

Residential General Contractor seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a full-time position in Greater New Bedford. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction and knowledge of all elements of the home building process. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on accounting and financial management experience, with strong expertise in construction-specific software and processes like BuilderTrend, QuickBooks management, job costing, and AIA billing. This is a great opportunity to lead our financial operations and work directly with an established team of project managers, site supervisors, and company leadership supporting award-winning projects designed by New England's premier architecture firms.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager oversees the end-to-end financial operations of the business, combining full-charge bookkeeping duties with controller-level oversight. Key responsibilities include:

• Job Costing: Maintain accurate project cost accounting, monitor job profitability, and partner with Project Managers to analyze budget variances.
• Accounts Receivable & Billing: Manage progress billings, owner invoices, AIA billing formats (G702/G703), and collections.
• Accounts Payable & Subcontractors: Oversee subcontracts, invoice processing, insurance compliance, vendor payments, and annual 1099 reporting.
• Payroll & HR Support: Process internal payroll, manage certified payroll records where required, and track employee benefits and paid time off.
• General Ledger & Reporting: Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and credit cards; prepare month-end/year-end close statements; and compile monthly financial reports for executive leadership.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor daily cash flow, project future liquidity needs, and manage vendor/trade line relations.
• Compliance & Audit: Coordinate with external CPA firms for annual tax preparation, manage workers' comp audits, and maintain state licensing and insurance documentation.