Accounting Manager

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. in Indianapolis North is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and support engineering-focused service delivery.

You will report to the CFO and drive payroll, financial reporting, and billing activities with a hands-on leadership style. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a professional services environment and a track record of staff leadership, process improvements, and strong Excel/Deltek

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in engineering, architecture, consulting, or professional services preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership with staff supervision and development.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting for project financial performance and profitability.
• Assist with client invoicing for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with contract management ensuring billing compliance with terms; company policies.
• Monitor accounts receivable and support collections with project managers and clients.
• Oversee payroll processing and related compliance activities.
• Assist with financial reporting and month-end/year-end closing.
• Identify improvements to strengthen internal controls and efficiency.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll

Financial reporting

WIP reporting

Invoicing

Internal controls

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Deltek

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

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

• 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

• 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

All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.