Accounting Manager or Bookkeeper

Who They Are: A growing specialty contractor known for tackling complex, high-profile projects throughout Metro Detroit. The company has built a strong reputation through repeat customers, diversified project work, and a hands-on, problem-solving culture.

Unlike many competitors focused on being the lowest bidder, they have established itself by leaning into difficult projects, historic preservation work, and delivering quality solutions when others will not.

For the past 35 years, they work on some of the most rewarding and high-profile projects in the area.

Why Work Here:

Family Company Offering Flexibility with Growth Opportunity

This is a highly visible role within the organization. The company is seeking someone who can eventually grow into a leadership-level position and potentially help bridge responsibilities between ownership and operations over time.

They have a healthy backlog of local work with absolutely no signs of slowing down.

This is not a “sit in your lane” environment. The team values individuals willing to step in, solve problems, and contribute wherever needed.

Culture and Team Environment:

• Hands-on, collaborative culture
• Strong emphasis on accountability and adaptability
• Employees are expected to contribute beyond basic job descriptions
• Leadership values people who challenge themselves and embrace difficult work

The company believes in taking care of employees first and expects the same level of commitment and effort in return.

Core Values:

• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Quality-Driven Mindset
• Doing More Than What Is Required
• Leaning In When Others Do Not

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary, Competitive Bonus Potential, Great Benefits, 401K/Profit Sharing, Vacation/PTO
• Team Outings and Events (Red Wings, Tigers)
• Industry involvement with relevant associations and ongoing opportunity for training and development

POSITION SUMMARY: They are seeking someone to manage the business’s financial records by recording daily transactions, reconciling bank statements, and handling payroll, accounts payable, and receivables.

They will ensure accuracy and compliance by leveraging their Foundation software to produce financial reports like cash flow statements, balance sheets and ad hoc reports for projects and the team as needed.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrating and modeling the company’s core values
• Reviewing accounts payable and enter billings into Foundation Software, pay bills in a timely fashion
• Accounts receivable: enter checks into Foundation
• Process AIA monthly billings, texture billings, and collections
• Prepare monthly union reports using Benesys
• Assistance in preparing estimates as necessary
• Prepare and enter new hire paperwork into Foundation
• Prepare, bill, and maintain job files
• Answer phones and assist customers as necessary
• Provide backup for weekly payroll
• Track internal data and own the Foundation Software
• Create template for billings and share with the team
• Help alleviate any issues with waivers being denied on jobs
• Process map identifying any gaps in the accounting process and create workflow and process for areas such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting software
• Working with a team to help bring the accounting function in-house, potentially eliminating the need for a third party.

IDEAL BACKGROUND:

• Commercial construction experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, small-business environment
• Ability to wear multiple hats when needed
• Leadership mindset with long-term growth potential

TOOLS \& TECHNOLOGY:

• Foundation Software is required