Accounting Manager

LHH is seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing environmental engineering and consulting organization. This role requires a strong blend of technical accounting expertise, project accounting knowledge, and strategic business partnership. The Accounting Manager will oversee the full accounting cycle, ensure accurate financial reporting, manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) and project accounting processes, and support company leadership with financial analysis and operational insights. The ideal candidate will thrive in a project-based professional services environment, possess deep knowledge of accrual accounting, and have experience utilizing Deltek ERP software. This individual will be both a player and coach-actively involved in daily accounting activities while helping drive process improvements, financial controls, and scalable growth initiatives. This position is hybrid with flexibility to set your own schedule within a great culture!

Responsibilities:

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure proper accrual accounting treatment of revenues, expenses, and project costs.
• Review and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger activity.
• Monitor project setup, cost tracking, labor allocations, and revenue recognition.
• Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and project profitability analyses.
• Review project billing, percent-complete calculations, and unbilled revenue balances.
• Partner with Project Managers to improve project performance, billing accuracy, and cash flow.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure timely invoicing, collections, and cash management activities.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls and financial procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and WIP accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting principles.
• Experience managing project accounting and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Deltek Ajera or comparable ERP system

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• 4 weeks PTO and 9 paid holidays

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions (pka Parker + Lynch), please email Angie Moller at angie.moller@lhh.com, or visit our website at www.lhh.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 per month

Search managed by: Angela Moller

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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