Construction Accounting Manager

Construction Accounting ManagerEvans West, Inc.
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PRAXIS
At Praxis, hiring should feel clear and peoplecentered. We partner with companies that show strong leadership, stable operations, and a genuine commitment to their people.

Weve done the legwork, and Evans West, Inc. made the cut.
If youre a construction accounting professional looking for a company that invests in its team, this is a great place to grow.

EVANS WEST, INC.
Evans West, Inc. is a womanowned General Contractor working with clients like the National Park Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With experienced leadership and expanding federal work, theyre growing their team across NorCal, SoCal, and Colorado.

JOB DETAILS:

POSITION: Construction Accounting Manager
LOCATION: Santa Fe Spring, CA (Onsite)
SALARY RANGE: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00

JOB SUMMARY
If youre someone who brings clarity to complex projects, youll thrive here. As the Construction Accounting Manager, youll keep the financial side of each project steady and accurate from job costing to financial reporting and cash flow. Youll work closely with operations and leadership, helping the team make confident, informed decisions. Your work doesnt just support the business; it helps drive it forward.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial & Job Cost Accounting

• Manage job cost accounting for labor, materials, equipment, and subs
• Maintain accurate budgets and forecasts
• Build reliable WIP schedules (a plus)
• Provide clear financial insights to leadership

Billing, AR & Cash Flow

• Handle construction billing (AIA, progress, change orders, retainage)
• Manage AR, collections, and lien releases
• Support healthy cash flow and ensure timely, contractcompliant invoicing

Payroll & Labor Compliance

• Process payroll for field and office teams
• Ensure prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance
• Allocate labor accurately to job costs

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Maintain GAAPaligned accounting practices
• Coordinate CPA reviews, bonding, insurance, and lender reporting
• Support SBA and governmentcontracting financial requirements

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Track overhead, labor efficiency, and project trends
• Provide financial reports that support strategy and growth

Systems & Process Leadership

• Oversee and optimize construction accounting systems
• Maintain and improve accounting procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in construction accounting & job costing
• Strong understanding of WIP, revenue recognition, and billing
• Familiarity with systems such as American Contractor, Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, QuickBooks, CMiC
• Public works or governmentcontracting experience (preferred)
• CPA or equivalent experience (a plus)

BENEFITS

• Fulltime, MondayFriday
• Medical insurance
• SIMPLE IRA / retirement plan
• PTO (holidays + vacation)