Accounting Manager Construction (4+ years experience required)

Join a Growing Commercial Glass & Glazing Company!

We are an established commercial glass and glazing subcontractor serving Florida's construction industry.

We specialize in storefront systems, curtain walls, commercial windows and doors, and large-scale glazing projects across multifamily, retail, government, and commercial construction.

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee our daily accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and support our continued growth.

This is not simply a bookkeeping position. We need someone who understands the financial side of construction, takes ownership of accounting operations, and works directly with ownership to maintain financial accuracy, cash flow, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities: Accounting & Financial Management

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
• Manage and maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Desktop.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Manage vendor payments, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check processing.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs on tax filings, year-end reporting, and financial matters.
• Monitor company cash flow and upcoming financial obligations.
• Maintain accurate records for company lines of credit and banking transactions.

Construction Accounting & Job Costing

• Track project costs, including materials, labor, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Monitor project budgets and actual costs to help identify potential overruns.
• Maintain accurate job costing for multiple active construction projects.
• Assist with project billing, progress billing, and AIA payment applications.
• Track retainage, change orders, and outstanding project balances.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review job profitability and provide financial updates to ownership.
• Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Oversee customer invoicing and ensure timely billing.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Track progress payments and retainage.
• Coordinate with General Contractors and Project Managers to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Maintain consistent collections procedures to support positive cash flow.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Manage vendor invoices and payment schedules.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate coding of expenses to the appropriate projects.
• Monitor vendor credit terms and payment requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.

Payroll & Administrative Oversight

• Maintain accurate employee reimbursement and expense records.
• Assist with workers' compensation audits, insurance audits, and financial documentation.
• Help improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in commercial construction or subcontracting.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop is required.
• Experience with construction job costing and project financial tracking.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of accounting responsibilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience with a commercial construction subcontractor, ideally glass and glazing or another specialty trade.
• Experience with AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, and construction contracts.
• Familiarity with WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience managing cash flow for a project-based construction company.
• Experience working directly with business owners and senior management.
• Accounting degree or equivalent relevant experience.

What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is

• Proactive: Identifies issues before they become problems.
• Accountable: Takes ownership and follows through without constant supervision.
• Detail-Oriented: Understands that accuracy is critical in construction accounting.
• Organized: Can manage multiple projects, vendors, deadlines, and financial responsibilities.
• Solution-Oriented: Brings solutions, not just problems.
• Dependable: Someone we can trust to manage an important part of our business.

Why Join

• Established company in the Tampa Bay Area
• Growing business with diverse commercial construction projects.
• Work directly with company ownership.
• Key leadership role with the ability to improve accounting processes.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing Florida contractor.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Location: In person, Tampa, Florida

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced Accounting Manager with strong QuickBooks Desktop skills and a background in construction accounting, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Do you have a construction background

Experience

• QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)
• Accounting: 5 years (Required)