Accounting Manager

Welty Building Company

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or relevant work experience
  • 7+ years of accounting experience
  • Solid knowledge and experience in WIP and job costing
  • Familiarity with Sage Intacct and ProCore software; Trimble Pay experience is a plus
  • Intermediate Excel and AI skills, including tools like Co-Pilot and Claude

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain monthly WIP schedule and flag variances for review
  • Execute full-cycle month-end close and generate financial statements
  • Ensure job cost accounting accuracy and reconcile cross-system data
  • Compile audit support schedules for WIP and overall audit
  • Collaborate with project managers to review job costs and escalate margin issues
  • Supervise and develop the cost accountant team member
  • Coordinate AR/AP and cash activities with holding-company accounting and Treasury

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive work environment that emphasizes safety and quality standards
  • Exposure to advanced technological tools and platforms
  • Flexibility to potentially accommodate non-traditional working hours
  • Dynamic workplace that may include diverse environmental conditions
Full Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY
  • Executes the day-to-day accounting for the construction entity - month-end close, job cost accounting, and WIP maintenance - and supervises the cost analyst. Produces schedules and reporting packages for CFO and President to review.


KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare and maintain the monthly WIP schedule and over/under billings; flag variances for CFO review.
  • Execute full-cycle month-end close and produce entity financial statements.
  • Own job cost accounting accuracy across Sage Intacct, Procore, Trimble Pay, and Titanium; reconcile cross-system data.
  • Prepare audit and WIP audit support schedules (CFO handles auditor and surety interaction).
  • Review job cost, billings, and cost-to-complete inputs with project managers; escalate margin issues.
  • Supervise, review, and develop the cost accountant.
  • Coordinate AR/AP, cash, and intercompany activity with holding-company accounting and Treasury.
  • Maintain reconciliations, chart of accounts, and close-process documentation.


OTHER ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner.
  • Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards.
  • Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role.
  • Maintains a professional appearance and workspace.
  • Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures.
  • Utilizes relevant Welty Technology to support all assigned responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • Intermediate AI skills (co-pilot and Claude)
  • Solid WIP / Percentage-of-Completion and job costing knowledge and experience
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage many projects and hit deadlines
  • Ability to critically think through and analyze data
  • Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
  • Must be able to follow written or oral instructions


EDUCATION
  • Bachelors degree in accounting or related field, or applicable work experience


EXPERIENCE
  • 7+ years of experience.
  • Previous experience in Sage Intacct, ProCore, Trimble Pay, and Timberscan a plus.


CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
  • May require periods of overnight travel.
  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project demands.
  • Normal office environment, but may also be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
  • Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
  • Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing.


DISCLAIMERS

This role description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent.

All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of Welty. Nothing in this role description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.

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