Project Accounting Manager

Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.

Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.      

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Position Summary: 

The Project Accounting Manager oversees and ensures that Project Accounting aligns to project procedures, corporate and client requirements, including complying with state and federal regulations. This role is responsible for managing a variety of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable procedures from subcontractor/vendor invoice/payment processing to client billing.  Project Accounts Payable management includes staffing Accounts Payable Accountants/Clerks to support the project, addressing issues and concerns to ensure that subcontractor/vendor invoices are continuously paid timely and according to agreement.  Project Accounts Receivable management includes preparing, submitting, and substantiating client billings.  Also, recording receivables in E-1, meeting quarter-end and year-end closing requirements, making general ledger entries, cost transfers where applicable and meeting project reporting needs.  Also includes auditing of project billings, tracking fiscal goals and ensuring congruency of standard operating procedures on behalf of the company and in line with the GAAP standards.  This role will report to the Corporate Controller and will include working with financial leadership team. To support Hoffman’s dedication to its people this position will be located fully on site near Queen Creek, AZ. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Assist setting up project accounting procedures in E-1 according to project requirements.
• Creating a team to support the project in compliance with the project requirements.
• Orientate staff with Hoffman policies, accounting procedures, and project requirements.
• Ensure staff has all appropriate hardware/software and IT permissions.
• Implement training process for staff in Hoffman and client processing requirements.
• Coordinate and assist resolution of concerns/issues arising from accounts payable team.
• Training and management of site accounting team to ensure compliance and development of new staff aligns with company goals and standards.
• Create opportunities for Team Building and camaraderie. 
• Ensure that client billing procedures are in place to bill client timely and according to contract.
• Work with client and third-party auditor to resolve any billing concerns.
• Ensure that subcontractor/vendor payments are made accurately, timely upon receipt of client funding, according to state statute.
• Support corporate accounting with annual financial audit and project-based contract compliance audits.
• Provide outstanding service through timely and effective follow-ups and communications with both internal and external customers.
• Provide back-up to project staff and cross-train in other accounting areas/activities.
• Support project departments and provide data requests as needed.

Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $78,000.00 Annually Depending on Experience

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

• 5+ years of experience in similar at a large commercial general contractor.
• Must have a proficient working knowledge Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, etc. and be able to work well within a network environment
• Must be able to function in a deadline-oriented environment
• Must be able to work multiple tasks and between a variety of departments
• Must be a strong team player, self-starter, flexible and be able to work well with a variety of personalities, with minimal instruction, and minimal direct supervision
• Must be well organized.
• Experience leading accounting operations on large complex construction program.
• Advanced Excel skillset.
• Experience/working knowledge of accounting software JD Edwards Enterprise One or similar ERP software.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of sitting/walking and standing  
• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs - 5% of day  
• Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use  
• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination  
• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone
• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio  
• Bending/Twisting: Minimal  
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal  

• Ability to get around and function in a temporary construction site situation

  Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction.  Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

  Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

  This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job.  Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

  **Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.**

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