Robert Half is hiring: Accounting Manager in Norfolk

Description We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager with expertise in the construction industry for a position in Norfolk, Virginia. This role is vital in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic insights to support business objectives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing job cost accounting, financial reporting, and cash flow in a project-based environment. Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and variance analyses, on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Develop and maintain rolling budgets, monitor performance against projections, and ensure contract revisions are properly reflected.
• Manage job cost accounting by maintaining original budgets, tracking expenses, and closing cost reports regularly.
• Supervise daily cash transactions, oversee bank deposits and reconciliations, and ensure accurate reporting of cash balances.
• Post journal entries related to payroll taxes, amortization, allocations, and percentage-of-completion adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including business licenses, property tax filings, and bonding company reporting.
• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, insurance, and notes payable, including tracking interest and amortization.
• Review accounts receivable aging reports and collaborate with project managers to facilitate timely collections.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, ensuring adherence to internal controls and best practices in reporting.
• Provide detailed financial analyses to support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.

Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting management, preferably within construction or project-based industries.

• Comprehensive knowledge of job cost accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Timberline/Sage 300 and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; experience with Procore is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage monthly and year-end closings, including reconciliations and audits.
• Experience with WIP (Work in Progress) and job cost tracking.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in supervising accounting staff and managing departmental workflows.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .