Accounting Manager

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 Quick Books while providing guidance to accounting support staff as needed. Requirements - 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 Quick Books 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.

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