Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER | PROJECT ACCOUNTING + OPERATIONS + UNANET

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Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per hour

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant to join an established and growing civil engineering and professional services firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a combination of transactional accounting, project billing, payroll administration, and contract management. Working closely with the CFO, Project Managers, and company leadership, this individual will play an important role in supporting the company's day-to-day financial operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of multiple accounting functions within a collaborative, close-knit team.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Target salary of $80,000–$95,000, depending on experience, plus a discretionary annual bonus.
• Flexible Employment Options: Open to both direct-hire and contract-to-hire arrangements.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and bereavement leave.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement program.
• A Great Company Culture: A family-oriented environment where employees are valued and recognized.
• Team Celebrations: Friday happy hours, holiday parties, anniversary celebrations, and special events throughout the year.
• Employee Recognition: Monthly birthday celebrations and recognition of employee milestones.
• Team Perks: Weekly office breakfasts, typically at least twice a week, along with occasional team lunches and other surprises.

Job Details

Job Details

Build your career at the intersection of finance and engineering! We’re seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations, strengthen financial reporting, and bring clarity to project performance. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys partnering with project teams, improving processes, and turning financial data into actionable insights.

You’ll play a key role in keeping project finances accurate, billing on track, and leadership informed while supporting the success of engineering projects from setup through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting & Monthly Billing: Prepare and process monthly progress billings by project number. Review billing percentages and project information entered by Project Managers in Unanet for lump-sum projects, prepare client invoices, and distribute invoices in a timely manner.
• Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable: Manage day-to-day AR and AP functions, including processing vendor invoices, coordinating payments, monitoring outstanding customer balances, tracking payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Payroll Administration: Coordinate payroll processing through ADP, including collecting, entering, and reviewing payroll information for accuracy and assisting with payroll reconciliations.
• Contract Preparation & Administration: Prepare client contracts using existing templates and information provided by Project Managers. Make necessary revisions, distribute contracts to clients, track execution, and ensure completed contracts are properly documented.
• Project Setup: Establish new projects in Unanet once contracts are finalized and maintain accurate project information within the system.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the CFO, Project Managers, and company leadership to support day-to-day accounting operations, resolve billing questions, and ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly billing.
• Previous experience with project-based accounting, progress billing, or percentage-of-completion invoicing.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems; Unanet experience is highly preferred.
• Payroll administration experience, preferably using ADP.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with contract preparation and administration preferred.
• Background in civil engineering, construction, architecture, or professional services is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Project Managers, ownership, and executive leadership.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Hands-on mentality and willingness to support a variety of accounting and administrative functions.

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