Accounting Manager (Construction Accounting) 

Location: Alexandria, VA area (In-Office)
Type: Full-Time 
Industry: Construction / Specialty Contractor
Software: Foundation (preferred)

About the Opportunity 

Referral Staffing is partnering with a well-established, growing specialty construction contractor in Northern Virginia. This company is known for quality execution, strong client relationships, and a team-oriented culture.

We’re seeking an Accounting Manager who is both hands-on and leadership-driven — someone who can strengthen day-to-day accounting execution, improve internal processes, and confidently manage a small accounting team.

This is an in-office role with flexible start times to support commuting needs.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will oversee key accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination, while ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. This role will work closely with senior finance leadership to support reporting, analysis, and operational decision-making in a construction environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who understands job cost accounting, construction billing, and percentage-of-completion concepts, and who enjoys building structure and accountability across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

• Lead and manage daily accounting operations across GL, AP, AR, and close-related activities

• Ensure timely month-end execution including reconciliations, accruals, and account reviews

• Maintain accurate accounting records and promote consistent, reliable processes

Reporting & Financial Insight

• Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements and internal reports

• Provide analysis and insights that support business performance and decision-making

• Communicate financial findings clearly across both finance and non-finance partners

Construction Accounting Support (Job Cost / WIP / Project Tracking)

• Support senior finance leadership with construction financial reporting, including job-level review and analysis

• Assist with WIP-style reporting and related reconciliation to accounting records

• Help ensure project financial data remains accurate and aligned across systems

Budgets, Change Orders & System Accuracy

• Maintain budget tracking and support variance analysis tied to goals

• Oversee entry and/or review of change orders, project budgets, and updates within the accounting system

• Ensure accounting software records and reporting stay clean, consistent, and audit-ready

Compliance, Controls & Process Improvement

• Support compliance practices, including tax-related reporting and documentation needs

• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce risk

• Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and support a small accounting team, ensuring accountability and professional development

• Promote clear communication, follow-through, and a high standard of work quality

• Help train team members on workflows, documentation standards, and systems best practices

Other Duties / Special Projects

• Contribute to special projects and operational initiatives as needs evolve

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support team success

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory/management capacity

• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including:

  • Job cost accounting

  • Construction billing

  • Percentage-of-completion accounting concepts

• Experience with construction accounting software such as Foundation (or similar)

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with different teams

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree (preferred, not required)

• Experience in a growing construction or project-driven environment

• Experience working with mid-to-large ERP systems and reporting environments

• Proven ability to improve processes, controls, and team workflows

Why This Opportunity

• Leadership role with visibility and impact in a growing organization

• Opportunity to strengthen accounting operations and build scalable structure

• Team-focused environment where reliability and quality matter

• In-office role with flexible start times to support commuting