Accounting Manager – Project Cost & Close (Flexible)

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with HSA option, VIs​

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching program

Job summary

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team in Columbus, OH. The role will guide daily and monthly accounting operations, oversee the general ledger, AR, payroll coordination, and support audits across multiple entities and projects.

We value proactive leaders with strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset who can drive accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls to support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA & MBA preferred).
• 7–15 years accounting experience, with at least 3 years as Accounting Manager.
• 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 reconciliations, trial balance reviews, and financial statement prep.
• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, and period-end adjustments.
• Manage accounts receivable accuracy, aging reviews, and collections.
• Coordinate payroll with external processor and allocate labor costs to projects.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including FAR compliance and documentation.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting with accounting leadership.
• Collaborate with Controller on day-to-day accounting operations.
• Manage accounting across multiple legal entities and project segments.
• Ensure accurate project costing and profitability analysis.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and internal controls.
• Maintain compliance with policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Meet tight deadlines

AEC industry background

Project accounting

ASC 606 & 842 knowledge

Overhead Rate Audit

FAR Part 31 experience

Accounting leadership

Multi-entity accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

MBA

Tools

Deltek VantagePoint

Deltek Vision

Deltek Costpoint

Deltek Ajera

Job description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team in Columbus, OH. The role will guide daily and monthly accounting operations, oversee the general ledger, AR, payroll coordination, and support audits across multiple entities and projects.

We value proactive leaders with strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset who can drive accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls to support long-term growth.