Autonomous Accounting & Office Manager | Bonus & Benefits

Talent Edge Recruiting; Choteau (MT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

HSA available

Family healthcare negotiable

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Great Falls office flexibility

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks an Accounting & Office Manager to join a seven-person land surveying and civil engineering firm. You will own day-to-day accounting, financial administration, and office operations, working directly with the owner in a small-business setting.

The role offers flexibility across Choteau, MT and Great Falls, with two days per week in the Great Falls office as needed. Strong accounting background and project-cost experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or office-management experience.
• Hands-on with AP, AR, billing, payroll, and monthly close.
• Experience with project accounting or job costing.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting platform.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Oversee customer billing and invoicing.
• Manage payroll processes.
• Lead monthly financial close activities.
• Perform project accounting and job-cost analysis.
• Track project budgets and costs against established parameters.
• Manage collections and improve outstanding accounts receivable.
• Address and reduce unbilled work while establishing consistent billing procedures.
• Develop cash-flow forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Prepare and organize financial reporting for ownership.
• Evaluate company expenses, vendor relationships, and operational costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial and administrative processes.
• Assist with the company's future transition from QuickBooks Desktop to a more modern accounting/ERP platform.
• Support general office-management and administrative needs as required.
• Partner directly with the owner on financial and operational initiatives.

Skills

Accounting

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

Financial Close

Project Costing

Billing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks an Accounting & Office Manager to join a seven-person land surveying and civil engineering firm. You will own day-to-day accounting, financial administration, and office operations, working directly with the owner in a small-business setting.

The role offers flexibility across Choteau, MT and Great Falls, with two days per week in the Great Falls office as needed. Strong accounting background and project-cost experience are essential.