Accounting Manager -Architectural /Interior Design

NorthPoint Search Group; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

15 days paid vacation

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is assisting a small professional services firm in Sandy Springs, GA, to hire an experienced Accounting Manager on an immediate contract with potential for permanent placement.

The role will own the full accounting function, from AP/AR and payroll to month-end close, job costing, and client invoicing for 70–100 projects, primarily in a project-driven environment. In-office, full-time position with transition to permanent benefits.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong hands‑on QuickBooks experience.
• Experience with AP, AR, payroll, invoicing, general ledger accounting, and month‑end close.
• Strong job costing and project accounting experience.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or a similar project‑based professional services environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage the accounting function of a small organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle using QuickBooks.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process payroll for approximately 15–20 employees using QuickBooks assisted payroll.
• Manage monthly billing for approximately 70–100 projects.
• Gather and review project information necessary to ensure accurate invoicing.
• Maintain job costing and project accounting records.
• Perform month‑end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records.
• Provide accounting and financial information to management as needed.
• Handle limited HR and administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain accounting continuity throughout the organization’s transition.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Independent work

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication with management

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounting Manager

Who

A well-established professional services firm with approximately 15–20 employees and $6 million in annual revenue is seeking a hands‑on Accounting Manager.

What

Manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, project invoicing, journal entries, and month‑end close using QuickBooks.

When

Immediate need with interviews taking place right away and a preference for someone who can start as soon as possible.

Where

Sandy Springs, GA.

Why

The organization is undergoing an ownership transition and needs an experienced accounting professional to ensure continuity and take ownership of the accounting function.

Office Environment

This is a full‑time, in‑office opportunity within a small professional services organization.

Salary

Target compensation is approximately $90,000 annually if the position converts to permanent employment.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for an immediate contract opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent position. This individual will be the primary accounting resource for the organization and will manage the accounting function from day‑to‑day transactions through month‑end close. A significant part of the role involves project accounting, job costing, and monthly invoicing for approximately 70–100 projects. The ideal candidate has worked in a project‑driven professional services environment and is comfortable independently managing a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle using QuickBooks.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process payroll for approximately 15–20 employees using QuickBooks assisted payroll.
• Manage monthly billing for approximately 70–100 projects.
• Gather and review project information necessary to ensure accurate invoicing.
• Maintain job costing and project accounting records.
• Perform month‑end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records.
• Provide accounting and financial information to management as needed.
• Handle limited HR and administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain accounting continuity throughout the organization’s transition.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong hands‑on QuickBooks experience.
• Experience with AP, AR, payroll, invoicing, general ledger accounting, and month‑end close.
• Strong job costing and project accounting experience.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or a similar project‑based professional services environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage the accounting function of a small organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable being both hands‑on with transactional accounting and responsible for higher‑level accounting activities.

Employment Details

• This position is expected to begin on a contract basis with the possibility of converting to permanent employment.
• If converted to permanent, benefits are expected to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and 15 days of paid vacation.