What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager - Klover Architects, Inc. position at People People?
Klover Architects is expanding and on a mission to find a strong Accounting Manager to help support in the financial oversight of the company. It's a busy place; but first, let us tell you a little about us and what we do.
Something About Us
Klover is a full-service design firm specializing in the retail, multifamily, mixed-use, office, restaurant, and hospitality markets. We are professionally registered in 50 states and the District of Columbia providing innovative design solutions for the real world.
Something About the Position
Your role will be a key part of the organization as we continue to move forward with our goals for growth. If you are someone with a strong accounting or finance background that is supported by education and experience, this is the right opportunity for you. Klover offers you the potential to grow with our organization while working with a highly collaborative team, especially for a candidate who steps into this role and owns it.
The Accounting Manager will need to possess a strong understanding of GAAP, cost/project accounting, excellent analytical skills, and exceptional interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with project managers and directors in managing project profitability.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure timely production and maintenance of the monthly invoicing cycle
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow
- Process deposits, positive pay, and oversee company bank account activity
- Identify and resolve issues related to unbilled labor, vendor invoices, and expenses
- Proactively collaborate with managers to monitor and improve project profitability by overseeing budgets and billable labor
- Utilize project reporting software (Deltek Ajera) for tasks including client, project, employee, and vendor setup
- Streamline accounts receivable and payable processes by developing and implementing effective accounting procedures
- Oversee and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end closeout schedules, including the annual office budget
- Reconcile accounting reports on a monthly and quarterly basis for the executive team
- Partner with external accounting firms to provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting for audits and record keeping
- Ensure compliance with quarterly and year-end reporting requirements
- Other duties as assigned
Education & Skills You Need to Bring With You
Our ideal candidate will bring the following skills & experience with them:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5-10 years experience working with a Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for a professional service preferably based in architecture or engineering
- Knowledge of GAAP and cost/project accounting
- High organization skill set
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines
- Motivated, self-directed, problem solver and ability to work in both individual and team settings
