Accounting Manager — Flexible Schedule & Project Accounting

Mannik Smith Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) w/ company match

Health insurance w/ HSA option

Vision

Dental

Life

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee monthly close, GL activities, AP, payroll coordination with external processor, and audits to support growth.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 7–15 years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in a management role, and strong Deltek experience plus ASC 606/842 expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 7-15 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years as an Accounting Manager
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• AEC industry background strongly preferred
• Deltek software experience required (VantagePoint, Vision, Costpoint, and/or Ajera)
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, WIP, and ASC 606 & 842
• Overhead Rate Audit & FAR Part 31 experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, including account reconciliations, trial balance reviews, and preparation of financial statements for management and ownership review
• Oversee general ledger activities, ensuring accurate account coding, journal entries, and period-end adjustments
• Manage accounts receivable functions by monitoring invoicing accuracy, reviewing aging reports, and identifying collection issues
• Coordinate payroll administration with the external payroll processor, ensuring accurate timesheet reporting and proper labor cost allocation to projects
• Support internal and external audit activities, including FAR compliance requirements, preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and audit documentation
• Assist with cash flow forecasting by monitoring billings, collections, and overall cash position in collaboration with accounting leadership
• Partner closely with the Controller to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial management activities
• Manage accounting processes across multiple legal entities and project-based business segments
• Ensure accurate project costing and cost allocations to support financial reporting and project profitability analysis
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Project accounting

WIP knowledge

ASC 606 & ASC 842 knowledge

Deadline-driven

AEC industry background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

Deltek

Job description

Mannik Smith Group in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee monthly close, GL activities, AP, payroll coordination with external processor, and audits to support growth.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 7–15 years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in a management role, and strong Deltek experience plus ASC 606/842 expertise.