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Construction Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL 60622

Posted: 03/14/2024 Industry: Final Stages Job Number: 1856222 Pay Rate: 100k/year - 115k/year

Job Description

Construction Accounting Manager


The Construction Manager reports directly to ownership and will have a primary role in the daily transactional activities of the company, as well as providing key support to billing, reconciliations, budgets and forecasts.


Responsibilities:


  • Supervise and manage all accounting operations, including compliance with full-cycle general ledger GAAP accounting, work in progress (WIP) statements, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
  • Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Perform and oversee monthly close activities, including reconciling general ledger accounts.
  • Prepare and review all payroll activities.
  • Track project costs, expenses, and revenues.
  • Collaborate with project managers to develop accurate project budgets.
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports and other managerial reports / metrics for ownership.
  • Maintain the company’s accounting system and files, along with the corresponding legal entities related to the company.
  • Monitor compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
  • Participate in insurance, union and sales tax audits and ensure accuracy of financial records


Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
  • 7+ years of construction accounting experience
  • Experience with multiple legal entities preferred
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of Illinois Sales and Use Tax, Cost of Goods Sold, G703 forms and waivers, Work In Progress (WIP), and job costing.
  • Proficiency in Excel.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

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