Accounting Manager

Tualatin, OR, United States

Job Summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an opening for a full-time Accounting Manager who would thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, team-oriented office in Tualatin, Oregon.Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this career-building role will supervise and oversee the full charge accounting function and be able to lead closing processes to support financial statements preparation. This is an ideal position for a senior accountant ready to take that next step who is willing to be mentored and grow. We believe in investing in employees who demonstrate the motivation to develop their skills and experience.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, or business with an emphasis in accounting, or related field of study required.

A minimum of 5 years progressive financial accounting experience.

Experience directly supervising accounting staff.

Familiarity with engineering, architecture, construction, or similar professional service industries.

Experience with BST, Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision or similar ERP software.

Proficiency in Excel required; Power BI or similar reporting software is a plus.

Ability to ensure personal responsibility to complete quality work within budgets, work quickly and thoughtfully, manage multiple priorities, and meet month end, year-end, and auditing deadlines throughout the fiscal year.

Demonstrated strength in analysis, communication, and reporting through financial software and Excel.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, proactive, and professional.

Demonstrated strength in customer service.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated organizational skills and understanding of business process.

Must be able to work on-site at our offices located in Tualatin, Oregon, which serves as central accounting for 5+ office locations throughout Oregon and Washington.

Must be able to work overtime on a periodic basis to achieve monthly deadlines.

Job Functions & Responsibilities: Working with our multi-faceted accounting and finance team, the following tasks will be assigned:

Supervise AKS’ finance team and help them manage deadlines, work schedules, process scheduling, and Accounts Payable and Receivable, and Assets management.

Understand, articulate, interpret, and perform full charge accounting functions.

Assist in the preparation of journal entries, accounts reconciliations.

Research and solve/resolve reconciliation issues, understand how to scrub and interpret data within large volumes of system-generated accounting transactions.

Participate in the monthly close and reporting process.

Complete monthly and quarterly business excise tax returns as required.

Backfill for Financial Controller as appropriate.

Lead AKS’ Vendor and Employee relationship management and effectively collaborate with our internal clients in billing, facilities, IT, marketing, and company owners.

Focus on client service: respond timely to inquiries and requests while maintaining a positive attitude for internal and external clients.

Manage and/or participate in business office administrative work as needed.

Complete projects and special assignments as requested.

Company Overview

AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multi-discipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With six offices and over 27 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients providing a unique and diverse combination of services.

- Civil Engineering - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying

- Land Use Planning - Landscape Architecture

- Forestry/Forest Engineering - Arboriculture

- Natural Resources - Water Resources

- Construction Support Services - GIS

Culture

AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on teambuilding adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.

We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow a project from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.

Benefits:

AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401k matching, and additional benefits and special perks. Including:

Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training.

Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, all staff, and team events.

Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company.

Weekly lunches with dining area set up to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together.

Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off.

Visit our websitefor more information on the work we do, and all that AKS offers.

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