Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a real estate and property-focused construction organization in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who understands the financial demands of construction projects and can provide accurate reporting, oversight, and process discipline. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with project and operational teams while supporting core accounting functions, compliance, and month-end activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and delivered on schedule.

• Maintain oversight of the general ledger and review journal entries, account activity, and supporting documentation for completeness.

• Prepare and analyze financial reports to help leadership understand project and company performance.

• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen overall accounting accuracy.

• Manage construction accounting activities, including job cost tracking and coordination with project stakeholders on cost-related reporting.

• Support audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and maintaining documentation for financial statement reviews.

• Monitor compliance requirements connected to construction projects, including prevailing wage or Davis-Bacon-related reporting when applicable.

• Partner with internal teams to improve accounting workflows and help implement process updates tied to operational or system changes as needed.

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, with a background in construction or project-based environments strongly preferred.

• Practical knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger management, and journal entry review.

• Experience preparing reconciliations and maintaining accurate supporting records for key accounts.

• Familiarity with financial statement audits and the ability to support external or internal audit requests.

• Understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing and project financial tracking.

• Prior experience working for a general contractor is highly valued.

• Exposure to Davis-Bacon compliance is preferred but not required.

• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

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