Construction Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – Lead Financial Operations in a Growing Construction Firm

Are you a skilled accounting professional with a passion for job costing, payroll, and financial strategy? ParkerBeth Search Partners, the leader in construction operations recruitment, is seeking an Accounting Manager for a highly respected construction and paving company in San Jose, CA. This is an opportunity to take ownership of financial operations in a well-established and growing company while working closely with leadership to drive efficiency and profitability.

Why This Opportunity?

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80K-$95K annually, plus performance-based bonuses.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: Full coverage available.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match after one year.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (flexibility offered)

Leadership & Impact

• Directly influence cost management, financial reporting, and profitability strategies.
• Collaborate with CEOs, VPs, and estimators to ensure financial efficiency.
• Work in a tight-knit, team-oriented environment where knowledge-sharing is valued.

Industry Stability & Growth

• Join a 50 year-old company with a strong reputation in the construction and paving industry.
• Work with HOAs, commercial properties, big-box retail, and municipal clients.
• Be a key player in a company with ambitious financial growth initiatives.

Your Role as Accounting Manager

This is not just an accounting role—it’s an opportunity to shape financial strategy, improve cost-saving initiatives, and ensure seamless accounting operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing full-cycle accounting: AP/AR, payroll, commissions processing, and job costing.
• Handling payroll processing via ADP, including prevailing wage considerations.
• Utilizing ERP Software (Pro-Contractor by Trimble, Vista, Spectrum, or similar).
• Supporting financial analysis and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards (preferred).
• Monitoring company expenses and developing cost-saving strategies.
• Cross-training and delegating tasks to the accounting assistant for smooth operations.
• Assisting in bid meetings and financial reviews, providing historical data insights.
• Attending weekly leadership meetings with the CEO, VP, and Office Manager.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 5 years of accounting experience in the construction industry (AEC sector preferred).
• Expertise in job costing, commissions, and project-based accounting.
• Proficiency with ERP accounting software (Pro-Contractor by Trimble, Vista, Spectrum, or Sage preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pro-forma tables, pivot tables, and financial modeling.

Soft Skills & Personality Fit

• Collaborative & Open-Minded: Works well in a small, team-oriented office.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy in financial reporting and job costing.
• Problem-Solver: Proactively identifies cost-saving opportunities and financial efficiencies.
• Personable & Team-Oriented: Works well with project managers, estimators, and leadership.
• Reliable & Committed: Looking for a long-term role in a well-established company.

Additional Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish is required to communicate with field employees about payroll and commissions.
• Must work in-office, Monday-Friday, in San Jose, CA (this is NOT a remote or hybrid role).

Compensation & Work Environment

• Location: San Jose, CA – Fully In-Office.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Salary Range: $80K-$95K (DOE)
• Benefits: Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match after one year.
• PTO & Holidays: Two weeks of PTO to start, plus company holidays.

Take the Next Step in Your Career

This is your opportunity to lead accounting operations, drive financial strategy, and contribute to a growing company with a stellar reputation in the construction industry. ParkerBeth Search Partners is excited to connect you with this high-impact role where your expertise is valued and rewarded.

Apply today and take ownership of your future!