Cogent Talent Solutions

Accounting Manager - Construction

Forest Hill, MD

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$80kDetected 23 days ago

Financial AnalysisAccountingExcelTaxAR/VRCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeFinancial ReportingAccounts Payable

About the role

This role uses Sage/Peachtree as the system of record for all financial entries and is the company's primary resource for financial statements, WIP reporting, tax filings, and year-end close.
Job Setup, Billing & Accounts Receivable The Accounting Manager is accountable for accurate, timely billing on all jobs and active management of AR collections through closeout.
Financial Statements, WIP & Job Costing The Accounting Manager is accountable for producing accurate monthly financial statements, the WIP report, and the supporting journal entries that reflect the company's true financial position.

Preparing for the year-end accounting review: providing Sage reports, bank statements, reconciliations, WIP and closed job reports, fixed asset data, prepaid/accrued expense reports, loan statements, payroll documents, 1099s, and other requested items.

Ability to provide guidance and direction to a small team of 3-4.
Preparing AIA invoices using the billing method required by the GC (AIA Excel, Procore, Textura, GC Pay, or other platforms)
completing all required documents including waivers, sworn statements, and MBE forms.
The Accounting Manager is accountable for all tax filings and regulatory submissions required across the company's operating jurisdictions.
5+ years of accounting experience with full-cycle AR, AP, financial statements, and tax filings. Construction or project-based experience strongly preferred.
2-year degree in Accounting required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
Experience with Sage/Peachtree required. Advanced Excel required. Proficiency with AIA billing platforms (Procore, Textura, GC Pay). Familiarity with ADP, Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with AIA billing, certified payroll, lien waiver procedures, WIP reporting, and job cost accounting. Form 5500 and 720 compliance experience.
Ability to provide guidance and direction to a small team of 3-4. Track record of building cross-training coverage.
High attention to detail. Deadline-driven. Able to manage multiple recurring filing obligations simultaneously. Clear communication on financial matters to non-financial managers.

Providing guidance and direction to the Billing Clerk, AP Clerk, Payroll Clerk, and Admin on all accounting and administrative tasks.
5+ years of accounting experience with full-cycle AR, AP, financial statements, and tax filings.
Construction or project-based experience strongly preferred.
2-year degree in Accounting required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
Experience with Sage/Peachtree required.
Advanced Excel required.
Proficiency with AIA billing platforms (Procore, Textura, GC Pay).

Filing Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan (related to 401K).
Preparing and filing 1099s annually.

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