About the Role
<span><span><span>Cherry Bekaert is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on <b>Accounting Manager</b> to lead all accounting and financial operations for our growing construction company. This is an <b>individual contributor role</b>—you will serve as the <b>sole person in accounting</b>, owning the full cycle of financial management and reporting for the organization.</span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span>The ideal candidate has <b>construction industry experience</b>, is proficient in <b>QuickBooks</b>, and thrives in an environment where they can take full ownership of accounting processes.</span></span></span>
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<span><span><span><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span><b>Financial Management</b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual <b>financial statements</b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of all financial data</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Oversee cash flow, reconciliations, and month-end close</span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b>Construction Accounting</b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span>Manage <b>job cost accounting</b>, including budget vs. actual tracking</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Handle <b>project accounting</b>, contract tracking, and cost allocations</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Process <b>AIA billing</b> and all construction-related invoicing</span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b>Accounts Payable & Receivable</b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span>Manage <b>AP</b>, including subcontractor invoices and vendor payments</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Manage <b>AR</b>, including progress billing and collections</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Maintain lien releases, COIs, and subcontractor compliance</span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b>Payroll & Compliance</b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span>Process <b>certified payroll</b> for approximately <b>28 employees</b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws and reporting requirements</span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b>Systems & Processes</b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span>Utilize <b>QuickBooks</b> for all accounting operations</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy</span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b>Qualifications</b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><b>5+ years of accounting experience</b>, with at least <b>3 years in construction</b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><b>Proficiency in QuickBooks</b> required</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Strong understanding of <b>job costing</b>, project accounting, and AIA billing</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Experience processing <b>certified payroll</b></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>High attention to detail and strong organizational skills</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (but not required)</span></span></span></span></li>
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