Project Accounting Manager — Architecture & 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

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.