Accounting Manager

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc.; Legendary Hills (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Employee outings

Job summary

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Indianapolis North Office.

You will report to the CFO and lead day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll, financial reporting, WIP, client invoicing, and contract management for a project-based engineering firm. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred) with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in professional services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Master’s or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, service-based revenue model experience preferred.
• Experience in engineering, architecture, consulting, or project-based businesses.
• Demonstrated leadership with staff supervision, coaching, and development.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Deltek or similar project-management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage WIP reporting to track project performance, revenue recognition, and profitability.
• Assist with client invoicing for accuracy and timely billing.
• Assist with client and subconsultant contract management ensuring compliance.
• Monitor accounts receivable, support collections, and coordinate with PMs and clients on payments.
• Oversee payroll processing and related compliance.
• Assist with financial reporting and month-end/year-end closing.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen internal controls and department performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development for accounting staff.

Skills

WIP reporting

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Invoicing

Contract management

Leadership/mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Deltek software

Microsoft Excel

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

All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.