Vaco
Accounting Manager (Construction)
On‑Site: 5x a week
Location: Roswell/Alpharetta
Compensation: $75,000–90,000/year
Vaco is partnering with a growing construction organization seeking an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations for a construction organization, managing day‑to‑day accounting functions across 25–35 active projects at any given time across the United States. This role is responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, bank reconciliations, and month‑end close. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and experienced in the unique financial demands of project‑based construction accounting (required).
Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP)
Oversee full‑cycle AP, including vendor invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment scheduling
Ensure subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, insurance certificates/COIs, and compliance documents are properly collected and validated
Maintain accurate job cost allocations and ensure expenses are posted to the correct project and cost code
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Prepare and submit customer billings, including progress billings, AIA‑style invoices, and change order documentation
Monitor collections, follow up on outstanding receivables, and resolve billing discrepancies
Track retention and ensure timely release and collection
Project Accounting (25–35 Active Projects)
Maintain accurate project financials, budgets, and cost‑to‑complete reporting
Work closely with project managers to review job cost reports, forecast cash needs
Cash Management
Monitor daily cash flow and prepare short‑term and long‑term cash forecasts
Manage outgoing payments to optimize cash position while meeting vendor and subcontractor obligations
Coordinate with leadership on cash strategy and financial planning
Bank Reconciliations & GL
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts
Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate posting of all transactions
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
Month‑End Close
Lead the month‑end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation
Support quarterly and year‑end reporting, audits, and tax preparation
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project‑based industries (required)
Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, and construction billing formats (required)
Proficiency with construction accounting software (Sage 300, Viewpoint, Foundation, QuickBooks Contractor) (preferred)
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (required)
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment (required)
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ('we,' 'our,' or 'Vaco by Highspring') respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organization needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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Vaco is partnering with a growing construction organization seeking an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations for a construction organization, managing day‑to‑day accounting functions across 25–35 active projects at any given time across the United States. This role is responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, bank reconciliations, and month‑end close. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and experienced in the unique financial demands of project‑based construction accounting (required).
Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP)
Oversee full‑cycle AP, including vendor invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment scheduling
Ensure subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, insurance certificates/COIs, and compliance documents are properly collected and validated
Maintain accurate job cost allocations and ensure expenses are posted to the correct project and cost code
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Prepare and submit customer billings, including progress billings, AIA‑style invoices, and change order documentation
Monitor collections, follow up on outstanding receivables, and resolve billing discrepancies
Track retention and ensure timely release and collection
Project Accounting (25–35 Active Projects)
Maintain accurate project financials, budgets, and cost‑to‑complete reporting
Work closely with project managers to review job cost reports, forecast cash needs
Cash Management
Monitor daily cash flow and prepare short‑term and long‑term cash forecasts
Manage outgoing payments to optimize cash position while meeting vendor and subcontractor obligations
Coordinate with leadership on cash strategy and financial planning
Bank Reconciliations & GL
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts
Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate posting of all transactions
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
Month‑End Close
Lead the month‑end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation
Support quarterly and year‑end reporting, audits, and tax preparation
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project‑based industries (required)
Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, and construction billing formats (required)
Proficiency with construction accounting software (Sage 300, Viewpoint, Foundation, QuickBooks Contractor) (preferred)
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (required)
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment (required)
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ('we,' 'our,' or 'Vaco by Highspring') respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organization needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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