Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About PacificWRO:

At PacificWRO, we believe in uplifting people and spaces. Yes, we’re energized by designing and furnishing some of the most iconic buildings, companies, college campuses, and hospitals across the Pacific Northwest. But more importantly, we value each team member’s unique contribution to those projects because we’re not just creating great work environments for other teams – we’re creating a great environment for our team. Our people are quick-thinking, hardworking, and adaptable. They also care deeply about our broader community, consistently showing up to make a difference. And with that same commitment to excellence, PacificWRO continues to rank among the top-performing MillerKnoll Certified Dealers in the country.

Position Summary: Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager manages the Company’s financial health now and into the future. They are influential in the financial strategy of the organization. This role sets objectives that guide fiscal policy, fiscal reporting requirements, detailed practices, and industry guidelines. The person in this role must have the autonomous capacity to evaluate, design, and develop accounting practices and procedures, and contribute to the development of new concepts, practices, and strategies.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations & variance analysis.
• Oversee and manage finance team who perform key administrative finance tasks, including AP / AR, revenue/billing forecasting, expense reporting, payroll, monthly and quarterly financial reporting, hiring/onboarding of freelance talent, project maintenance.
• Lead, mentor, train and supervise accounting staff members on engagements to ensure delivery of accurate, relevant, and timely financial information, in addition to the staff member’s overall success and professional development.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of annual audited financial statements with external auditors.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of all tax filings (federal, state, local, sales, use and payroll) with external tax firm.
• Manage and maintain ownership of ERP systems including management of vendor and consultant relationships needed to support such systems.
• Work closely with Operations and President to deliver ongoing operational success.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the President.

Experience and Requirements:

She/he will need to be a servant leader who can build, enhance and support a capable, experienced, energetic team.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Four years or more of related experience
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards and all aspects of GAAP
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Advanced computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Have a professional and positive demeanor while being able to work without supervision.
• Capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments.

Preferred Experience:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Proven experience improving processes and managing ad-hoc projects
• History of taking ownership of projects from start to finish (take initiative and be proactive).
• NetSuite

EOS Engagement & GWC Alignment: At PacificWRO, we use EOS to run our business. A key element of EOS is making sure we have the right people in the right seats. One of the ways we measure this is through a concept called GWC - gets it, wants it, has capacity to do it. The Accounting Manager will meet with their direct supervisor on a quarterly basis to ensure that they GWC their role and are continuously aligned with our core values.

Core Values:

• Lead with Humility – Demonstrates team-first leadership and openness to feedback
• Act with Integrity – Holds self and others accountable with honesty and transparency
• Serve the Greater Good – Supports team success and positive jobsite culture
• Adapt and Advance – Navigates challenges with flexibility and resilience
• Better Every Day – Continuously improves processes and team performance
• Strive for Excellence – Delivers high-quality installations and exceptional customer experiences

Benefits:

• Medical plans with 85% employer premium contribution
• Dental plans with 65% employer premium contributions
• Employer paid life insurance plan
• FSA and HSA options
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off policy
• 10 paid holidays per year

Physical Demands of the Role:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.