Construction Accounting Manager

Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 per year, plus performance bonus eligibility

About Syracuse Construction: Syracuse Construction is a growing general contractor serving Central New York. Our work includes:* Commercial construction* Luxury residential construction* Renovations* Design-build* Site development* Structural construction* Outdoor living* Project and construction management Every successful project depends on accurate billing, disciplined cost management, reliable reporting, and strong financial leadership.

Position Overview: The Construction Accounting & Billing Manager will oversee the company’s day-to-day financial operations while supporting ownership with timely reporting, cash-flow planning, project billing, job-cost analysis, and strategic decision-making. You will help ensure that projects are billed accurately, vendors and subcontractors are paid appropriately, receivables are actively managed, and leadership has the financial information needed to make sound decisions.

Primary Responsibilities: Construction Billing and Accounts Receivable* Prepare customer invoices and progress billings* Prepare AIA pay applications* Maintain schedules of values* Track retainage and lien waivers* Process approved change orders* Monitor outstanding receivables* Coordinate collection activities* Improve billing turnaround time Accounts Payable and Vendor Management* Review and process vendor invoices* Coordinate subcontractor payments* Match invoices with purchase orders and project budgets* Maintain vendor and subcontractor records* Process credit applications* Track certificates of insurance* Strengthen vendor relationships* Support accurate and timely payment processing Financial Management and Reporting* Monitor company cash flow and bank balances* Complete bank and account reconciliations* Maintain accurate project job-cost information* Prepare monthly financial reports* Develop work-in-progress reporting* Analyze project costs and profitability* Assist with pricing and margin reviews* Support cash-flow forecasting* Coordinate with the company’s CPA* Provide payroll support as needed Leadership and Process Improvement* Meet regularly with ownership* Coordinate with project managers regarding billing, budgets, and change orders* Develop efficient accounting procedures* Improve internal financial controls* Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting and technology* Build scalable systems that support company growth* Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism

What Success Looks Like: During your first year, you will help Syracuse Construction:* Develop more accurate cash-flow forecasts* Accelerate project billing* Reduce outstanding receivables* Improve project-cost visibility* Strengthen work-in-progress reporting* Improve project profitability analysis* Standardize accounting procedures* Support better financial decision-making* Build scalable financial systems* Strengthen relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and our CPAMost importantly, you will become a trusted member of the leadership team.

Qualifications: The strongest candidates will offer:* Construction accounting or project-cost accounting experience* Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise* Experience with AIA billing and pay applications* Knowledge of schedules of values, retainage, and lien waivers* Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills* Experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable* Understanding of construction job costing* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities* Excellent organization and attention to detail* Professional written and verbal communication* The ability to coordinate effectively with project managers and ownership* A leadership mindset and commitment to continuous improvement Preferred Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas is especially valuable:* General contracting* Commercial construction* Residential construction* Construction project billing* Work-in-progress schedules* Project profitability reporting* CPA collaboration* Vendor and subcontractor management* Construction management software* Bluebeam* Digital banking and document-management systems The Candidate We’re Looking ForWe are looking for someone who:* Enjoys solving problems* Understands the construction industry* Thinks like an owner* Believes details matter* Communicates clearly and professionally* Wants to improve systems* Works well with project teams* Values integrity and accountability* Takes ownership of results* Wants to help a growing company succeed Why Join Syracuse Construction? At Syracuse Construction, your ideas and expertise will matter. You will work directly with ownership, influence company decisions, improve processes, build long-term value, and help shape the financial future of the organization. As the company grows, this position offers potential advancement into senior accounting, controller, finance, operations, or executive leadership roles.