Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location WA - Seattle

Job Family Accounting and Payroll

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Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services

• engineering and design

• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Enterprise Tech Projects team in Seattle, WA . Responsible for general ledger accuracy, analysis, and management of the general ledger team. This position will be heavily involved in month end processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis. Additional responsibilities include:

Accounting Functions

• Responsible for month-end close, including proper application of US GAAP, preparing and reviewing journal entries, variance analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Drives the monthly consolidation process to ensure timely and accurate reporting, and inter-company eliminations.

• Makes interpretations of accounting guidance and facilitate technical accounting memos that analyze and conclude on accounting issues and its impact on company financials.

• Drives business process improvements and initiatives; brings best practice to accounting function such as creating and updating corporate accounting policy/methodology & desktop procedures.

• Develops new processes, procedures, policies and controls where needed to improve and streamline the accounting processes.

• Ensures accuracy and integrity of financial reports.

• Interfaces with managers and others in the company to ensure adherence to policies and standardization of processes.

• Serves as lead contact for external and internal audits.

Manage People

• Builds and maintains a high performance work team.

• Trains, mentors and manages staff in affective tactics to attain team goals.

• Creates performance plans, assess performance and provides performance feedback.

• Carry out other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Senior Staff Accountant.

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance required.

• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certification required.

• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and Financial Accounting Standards required.

• Five (5) years progressive accounting experience required.

• Two (2) years of experience management required.

• Strong oral and written communication skills required.

• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills required.

• Experience in public accounting including auditing financial records, comparison of published GAAP versus client application, internal control analysis, data research for anomalies, and financial analytic, preferred.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel, Outlook required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of project based accounting and percent complete work in progress contract accounting preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay

• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan

• Paid time off and holidays

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance

• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

• Transgender inclusive benefits

• Commuter benefits

• Pet insurance

• “Building Good” paid community service time

• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University

• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $80,100 – $134,400 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is _ _ contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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