Accounting Manager

Arora Engineers, Inc. is hiring an Accounting Managerfor our corporate headquarters, based in Chadds Ford, PA!

Overall Responsibility: The Accounting Manager, reporting to the Corporate Controller, is primarily responsible for leading a team of billers, accounts receivable and accounts payable team members. The Accounting Manager ensures the generation of a high-volume of invoice transactions and the integrity and accuracy of accounts receivable; which includes timely billings, collections, and maintenance of the accounts receivable and accounts payable process, subsidiary ledger, and support for various projects. This role prepares and analyzes transactions to support financial processes for Arora Engineers, LLC its subsidiary and the various regions. This includes supervising the Billing Supervisor, and also generating when and if necessary, work product themselves.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure that all activities of the accounting department staff are effectively and efficiently contributing to the achievement of the department and company's objectives
• Coordinate and assist with the setup of a project, which includes systems, processes, and maintenance activities to ensure project-related accounting requirements are achieved (project assignments, owner accounting requirements, AP workflow management, owner contract maintenance, labor rates, etc.)
• Assist with month end close processes
• Manage client rate letters/schedules and tables within ERP System
• Review contracts for all billing related instructions
• Assist management in the update of cash flow forecasts and monitor budget vs actual spend at the project level
• Review and analyze project revenue and cost to ensure performance in accordance with the projections.
• Maintain and distribute accounts receivable reports
• Collaborate with project managers on collection strategies
• Partner with project managers on key financial reports and budget status
• Lead, train, and support project accounting team
• Provide senior management with timely financial related information
• Examine data and assist with audits
• Assist with sub-consultant accounts; project progress tracking, payment processing, project schedules
• Focus on continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and systems

Secondary Functions:

• Any other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO

Education/Experience Minimum:

• 7 - 10 years of Billing Supervisor experience.
• BS/BA/AS in Accounting, Finance, or related Business area, preferred just AS
• Familiarity with project billing software - DELTEK VISION or Vantage Point a plus.
• Project Accounting, particularly as related to architecture or engineering services or related professional service a plus.
• Accounts Receivable management and collections experience a plus.
• Overall knowledge of A/E industry a plus.
• In possession of appropriate documentation to legally gain and maintain employment in the US.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive business relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors.

Needed Skills:

• Knowledge of professional service firm accounting systems and project accounting.
• Presentation skills before senior management
• High proficiency with the Microsoft Suite, particularly MS Excel, Power Point, Power BI
• Problem-resolution skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines on a consistent basis.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to serve as a mentor to the billing staff
• Ability to give and take direction.
• Ability to perform and thrive in a fast-paced, environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to absolutely maintain confidentiality.
• Exceptional communications skills with emphasis on writing, editing, and proofreading (English).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.