Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – Anchor QEA

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The Accounting Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and enforcing policies and procedures for the company’s accounting cycle and month-end close to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). In addition, the Accounting Manager provides ad-­hoc analysis and reporting to support improved margins, process efficiencies, and company initiatives. The role works closely with the Project Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, and CFO to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

This position is highly visible and requires strong leadership, prioritization, planning, and the ability to influence key stakeholders.

• Manage and provide day‑to‑day guidance for a team of accountants that perform accounting and financial activities to prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Oversee timely reporting of all state and local use tax returns and participate in the management of federal and state income tax returns.
• Coordinate with the Financial Planning & Analysis team on the creation and maintenance of general ledger accounts and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with the Project Accounting Manager on ensuring proper project financial reporting.
• Assist in the month‑end close process by ensuring all accounting entries are posted timely and within the proper reporting period, including journal entries, accruals, estimates, client bills, vendor invoices, payments and deposits.
• Support project and senior management with ad‑hoc analysis of activities such as contract pricing, utilization, accounts receivable, accounts payable and project financials.
• Review financial transactions on a regular basis ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Complete research on new and upcoming accounting guidance and provide analysis on its impact on the company’s financial statements and processes.
• Lead and/or participate in various process improvement initiatives within the finance organization, or in coordination with other project and management teams in the company.
• Assist in the development of project and accounting policies and procedures and provide training to finance and other company employees on a regular basis.
• Support various audit activities (year‑end audit, overhead rate audit, etc.) throughout the year.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Seeking relevant advanced education or professional certifications such as a master’s degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Excellent communication, time management, problem‑solving skills.
• Full‑cycle accounting and/or invoicing experience for an A/E firm or similar industry.
• BST experience or a project‑based financials system.

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

• Healthcare:
  Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long‑term disability programs.
• Paid company and floating holidays: 7 paid company holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and safe time: 80 hours annually.
• Retirement plan: 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Further information on benefits:

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work.

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We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi‑cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.