AC MARTIN, INC.
The AC Martin Group is a dynamic professional services firm providing superior architectural and design services for some of the more significant development projects in Southern California. We foster professional and personal development and offer prospects for career advancement. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, the AC Martin Group is seeking a hands-on and results-driven individual for an Accounting Manager role.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounting Manager will oversee approximately three to four team members consisting primarily of Project Accountants. The position reports directly to the Controller and will assist with various accounting activities including overseeing project accounting, assisting in the month-end close, and supporting other finance-related projects on an as-needed basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in certain areas of general financial accounting, as directed by the Controller.
- Work with project accountants in resolving various project accounting issues.
- Continually train and mentor staff.
- Assist with month-end journal entries (e.g., accruals, adjustments, consolidations, etc.).
- Perform the required project accounting function for certain projects, as needed, including the preparation of invoices, updating ETCs, monitoring AR, processing sub consultant invoices for payment upon meeting established requirements, etc.
- Work closely with Project Managers in identifying issues that may affect the financial performance of projects and to ensure projects are properly accounted for.
- Review and track certain consultant invoices; releasing payment on a pay-when-paid basis.
- Update project files and ensure proper consultant agreements are in place.
- Complete monthly billings on various projects throughout the month.
- Review WIP reports to ensure jobs are posting correctly.
- Perform such other accounting or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time – quite often on short notice – by the Controller or CFO.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES
Manage the accounting activities of up to four staff members as they perform routine project cost analysis and project accounting duties relating to the Company’s various architectural and design projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet and maintain all performance goals and quality of customer service as required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have strong experience in managing staff.
- Must be highly skilled in use of Excel (i.e., use of macros, pivot tables, etc.) and MS-Word.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, is a must.
- Must have a strong work ethic, including willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when meeting important deadlines.
- Experience with Deltek Vision is preferred.
- Must have a great and “can do” attitude.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with emphasis in accounting is required. Seven to 10 years of accounting experience is required; emphasis in a “project accounting” environment is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from architects, engineers, managers, project team members, consultants, vendors, and clients.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract 2-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
OTHER SKILLS
Knowledge of MS Office Suite along with prior working knowledge of integrated accounting systems such as BST, Deltek, Oracle, etc., is required. Must have excellent organizational skills and a positive attitude, demonstrating a positive company image. Additional experience in Project Forecasting and Project Focus. Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with internal staff, vendors, contractors, and clients. Demonstrated self-starter capable of taking initiative and requiring minimal supervision.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We offer career advancement opportunities and an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes group medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) plan, paid monthly, one-week year-end holiday shut-down, and an alternative work schedule of 40 hours/week based on a 4 ½-day workweek.
EEO EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.
PRINCIPALS ONLY, PLEASE
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