Job Description

Accounting Manager - Construction

Greater Salem Area

Our client, an established firm with an expanding footprint in infrastructure construction, is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the full accounting function across multiple active projects. This hands-on role partners closely with project managers and executive leadership to drive financial strategy, oversee reporting, budgeting, job costing, and compliance, and directly influence financial performance and operational efficiency.

Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and construction industry standards to support compliance and consistency.
• Oversee job cost tracking and budget performance, working with Project Managers to ensure dependable cost reporting and projections.
• Lead billing, collections, and cash flow planning to ensure financial stability.
• Manage accounts payable and vendor payment processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to agreements.
• Supervise payroll processing, including prevailing wage and certified payroll, managing tax filings and payments, and ensuring proper worker classification and workers’ comp reporting.
• Support onboarding, maintain HR records and benefits compliance, and support audits and tax reviews with required documentation.
• Lead process improvements and optimize accounting systems to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Accounting Manager Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience with construction accounting including job costing, POC, WIP reporting, prevailing wage and certified payroll, etc.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, GAAP ,and financial reporting.
• Experience managing core accounting functions such as payables, payroll, and reporting.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and leadership skills.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% profit-sharing
• Paid time off and holidays

Compensation: Salary of $90,000-$120,000 annually, plus bonus