Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our award-winning engineering design and consulting firm in our Indianapolis North Office. This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will play a key part in maintaining and improving day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate will bring a high level of ownership, strong leadership capabilities, and experience supporting engineering, architecture, consulting, or project-based businesses. Responsibilities will include hands-on leadership and production of payroll, financial reporting, work in progress, client invoicing, and a variety of other accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Duties related to this position include but are not limited to:

• Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting activities to ensure accurate project financial performance tracking, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis
• Assist with client invoicing ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual requirements
• Assist with client & subconsultant contract management ensuring compliance with contractual terms, billing requirements, and company policies

• Monitor client accounts receivable, support collection efforts, and collaborate with project managers and clients to facilitate timely payment of outstanding invoices
• Oversee and review payroll processing and related compliance activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to applicable regulations
• Assist with financial reporting
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies to strengthen internal controls and enhance department performance
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities for accounting team members

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required (Master's degree or CPA preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience required - service-based revenue model accounting experience preferred
• Professional experience in engineering, architecture, legal, consulting, or a related professional services environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for staff supervision, coaching, and development
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Primarily Microsoft Excel)
• Experience with Deltek software products or similar project management-based software is preferred

Benefits

Commonwealth has earned our reputation as a leader in the water resource industry. Join our award-winning engineering and consulting firm and receive these benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance including maternity and paternity leave
• Supplemental Insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Matching 401(k) & profit sharing
• Annual performance bonus
• Additional incentive pay for each hour worked in excess of the 40-hour schedule
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee outings