Senior Accountant
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing AEC-focused company operating within the architecture, design, and trade show/experiential space. This role will own full-cycle accounting responsibilities while also supporting more complex accounting functions, including commissions, sales tax, financial reporting, and project-based accounting.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who can manage the day-to-day accounting operations while also understanding the bigger picture behind project financials. Experience within an AEC, construction, architecture, engineering, design, or project-based environment is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
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Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and management reports.
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Assist with project accounting, including work-in-progress (WIP), project profitability, and revenue recognition.
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Understand and apply the Percentage of Completion (POC) method for project accounting.
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Review and understand AIA billing, WIP schedules, contract values, costs-to-date, and project performance.
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Manage and/or support sales tax filings and compliance across applicable jurisdictions.
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Calculate, reconcile, and record commissions and other variable compensation.
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Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
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Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
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Work closely with project managers and operational teams to ensure project financial information is accurate and up to date.
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Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
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Support year-end audit/tax preparation and provide information to external accountants as needed.
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Utilize Deltek for accounting, project financials, reporting, and related functions.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with senior-level or full-cycle accounting experience.
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Strong understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close processes.
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Experience with Deltek is strongly preferred and effectively a must-have.
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Experience with project-based accounting, preferably within AEC, construction, architecture, engineering, design, or trade show/experiential environments.
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Working knowledge of Percentage of Completion, WIP, AIA billing, and project cost accounting.
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Experience with sales tax and commission accounting.
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Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with financial data and reporting.
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Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project managers and other departments.
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Comfortable working at both the transactional/full-cycle accounting level and the higher-level financial reporting/project accounting level.
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