Senior Construction Accountant

Welcome to Oakley Services, an innovative family office and holding company that buys, builds, & brands turnkey commercial and industrial services firms shaping the future of the industry in the South.

The Senior Construction Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing customer billing and receivables, overseeing payroll tax compliance, supporting job cost reporting, and assisting with monthly financial close. This is a hands-on accounting role in a field-driven construction environment. The ideal candidate understands contractor accounting, job cost structures, payroll processes, and compliance requirements. This is not a CFO or strategic finance role — it is an operational accounting position focused on clean books, clean billing, and financial reliability.

RigUpATL specializes in providing safe, efficient, and reliable lifting solutions for a wide range of industries. Our team of professionals is equipped to handle any rigging or hauling project, no matter the size or complexity. With our design and engineering services, we can also provide custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of our customers. Whether it’s heavy lifting, transport, or specialized rigging, RigUpATL is the trusted partner you can rely on for safe and efficient execution. We are a family-owned firm, which means we are a family focused team. We pride ourselves on leading with integrity, winning as a team and navigating each of our roles with a great deal of skill.

Requirements

The Senior Construction Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing customer billing and receivables, overseeing payroll tax compliance, supporting job cost reporting, and assisting with monthly financial close.

This is a hands-on accounting role in a field-driven construction environment. The ideal candidate understands contractor accounting, job cost structures, payroll processes, and compliance requirements.

This is not a CFO or strategic finance role — it is an operational accounting position focused on clean books, clean billing, and financial reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Generate and send customer invoices
• Enter and maintain AR records
• Apply cash receipts and reconcile deposits
• Monitor AR aging and communicate collection needs internally
• Maintain accurate customer account records

Job Cost & Project Reporting

• Ensure payroll and AP are coded to correct jobs
• Run and review job cost reports
• Post cost accounting adjustments as needed
• Provide project cost summaries to leadership
• Maintain integrity between job cost reports and general ledger

(Advanced WIP forecasting or percent-complete accounting is not required.)

Payroll Oversight & Tax Compliance

• Review and approve payroll prepared by Accounting Operations
• Ensure proper job coding and payroll allocations
• Post payroll journal entries
• Remit payroll taxes and ensure timely compliance
• Oversee year-end W-2 processing

(Payroll data entry and timesheet collection are handled by Accounting Operations.)

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Maintain accurate general ledger
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements
• Coordinate with external CPA as needed

Insurance Audit Support

• Pull payroll and GL reports for Workers Compensation and General Liability audits
• Compile and submit requested documentation
• Ensure payroll classifications are accurate and organized

(This role supports insurance audits but does not manage tax audits.)

Cash Position Awareness

• Monitor company bank balances
• Ensure sufficient funds for payroll and AP
• Provide weekly cash position summaries
• Alert leadership to potential cash pressure

(This role provides awareness and reporting — not long-range financial forecasting.)

Qualifications

Required

• 3–7 years of construction or contractor accounting experience
• Experience with job cost accounting
• Accounts receivable and billing experience
• Payroll processing exposure
• Experience participating in month-end close
• Experience supporting Workers Comp or GL insurance audits
• Strong general ledger reconciliation skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel

Preferred

• Experience in heavy equipment, rigging, mechanical, or industrial contracting
• Multi-division or field-based payroll experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Accurate and timely customer billing
• Clean AR ledger with consistent follow-up
• Payroll processed without penalties or compliance issues
• Organized and stress-free insurance audits
• Reliable monthly close process
• Leadership has clear, accurate financial visibility
• No surprise financial discrepancies

Reporting Structure

This role works closely with executive leadership and partners with Accounting Operations / Office Management to ensure smooth financial processes.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)