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
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Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 per month
Search managed by: Angela Moller
Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary 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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