This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a company that fosters a collaborative and positive work environment while leading a team that is continuously growing.
Company Profile :
Our client is a dynamic professional services firm providing superior architectural and design services for some of the more significant development projects in Southern California. They foster professional and personal development and offer prospects for career advancement. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, the client is seeking a hands-on and results-driven individual for an Accounting Lead role.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Tasks include, but are not limited to :
- Assist in certain areas of general financial accounting, as directed by the Accounting Manager.
- Work with project accountants in resolving various project accounting issues.
- Continually train and mentor Philippine staff.
- Assist with month-end journal entries (e.g., accruals, adjustments, consolidations, etc.).
- Perform the required project accounting function for certain projects, as needed, including the preparation of invoices, updating ETCs, monitoring AR, processing sub consultant invoices for payment upon meeting established requirements, etc.
- Work closely with Project Managers in identifying issues that may affect the financial performance of projects and to ensure projects are properly accounted for.
- Review and track certain consultant invoices, releasing payment on a pay-when-paid basis.
- Update project files and ensure proper consultant agreements are in place.
- Complete monthly billings on various projects throughout the month.
- Review WIP reports to ensure jobs are posting correctly.
- Perform such other accounting or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time – quite often on short notice – by the Accounting Manager or CFO.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the accounting activities of up to three staff members in the Philippines as they perform routine project cost analysis and project accounting duties relating to the Company’s various architectural and design projects.Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with emphasis in accounting7-10 years of general accounting experience.3-5 years of project accounting experience.5 years of strong experience in managing staffMust be highly skilled in use of Excel (i.e., use of macros, pivot tables, etc.) and MS-Word.Experience with Deltek Vision is preferred.Experience handling US clients and transactions or other international accounts.Strong communication skills, both written and oral, is a must.Must have a strong work ethic, including willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when meeting important deadlines.Must have a great and “can do” attitude.Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructionsAbility to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.Advantageous but not required :
CPAExperience in construction, architectural, or any related industry.Job type : Permanent
Emp type : Full-time / Direct Employment
Schedule : Tuesday – Saturday, 6AM to 3PM Manila Time
Location : Hybrid - Citibank Square, Eastwood City, Cyberpark, Quezon City (3 times in the office weekly)
Industry : Architectural