Job Details
Level: Management
Job Location: SEAT - Seattle, WA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/year
Job Category: Accounting
Description
Job title: Senior Accounting Manager
Status: Full Time
Labor Classification: Manager
Office Location: Seattle, WA (remote/hybrid - must reside in WA)
Reports to: CFO
Summary
PRR is a full-service communications organization specializing in the transportation, environment, and healthcare sectors for government agencies, public health initiatives, and environmental causes. Our commitment lies in providing an environment where our team engages with intriguing and challenging projects while integrating their professional aspirations with personal values. If you're seeking a career with a company that leaves a positive imprint on the environment, human well-being, and the communities our clients serve, PRR welcomes you.
As Senior Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal, hands-on leadership role within our finance department, ensuring that our accounting practices adhere to the highest standards in a rigorous, compliance-driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of government and public sector accounting standards coupled with auditing experience.
This role requires excellent collaboration, effective communication, curiosity, the ability to navigate complex accounting landscapes through critical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting Management:
- Provide comprehensive, hands-on oversight of all accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bi-weekly Payroll for over 100 employees in various states.
- Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, financial reports, and supporting schedules.
- Perform all necessary reconciliations for accounts, banks, and other records.
- Manage the preparation of state and local payroll, business tax filings, and regulatory filings, including business licenses, annual reports, census, and survey requests.
Leadership and Supervision:
- Lead and supervise the financial accounting team to ensure accuracy and timeliness across all accounting functions.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, training, and constructive feedback; handle performance reviews and career development activities.
Compliance and Audits:
- Oversee all aspects of financial compliance to adhere to GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), AASHTO, and other relevant standards.
- Lead strategic audits, including company valuation, Incurred Cost Rate (ICR) reviews, and compliance testing and audits for ESOP and 401K, as well as client audits as needed.
Policy and Process Development:
- Develop and refine policies and internal controls to enhance financial governance and reduce risks.
- Oversee the automation and optimization of accounting processes, workflows, and support critical projects, including ERP migration, emphasizing your expertise with Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint.
Financial Reporting:
- Manage the entire fiscal close process to deliver precise and timely financial statements and reports.
- Analyze financial data and reports to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The employee may be tasked with other duties which fall within the reasonable scope of the job.
Experience/Education
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in financial accounting or auditing
- Experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data validation, advanced formulas, dashboard creation, etc.)
- Experience in project-based professional services working with government and public sector clients.
Skills Required
- Expertise in Accounting Principles: Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, methodologies, and practices, with a focus on government contract accounting aligned with GAAP and FAR. Demonstrated understanding of overhead audit requirements.
- Stakeholder Coordination and Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in coordinating stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Proficient in managing diverse groups and communicating changes effectively to ensure alignment.
- Adaptability and Precision: Excellent ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments with a strong focus on time and deadline management, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Compensation
The full salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience and allowing for future compensation growth within the range based on aptitude in the role, context, progress, and performance against goals over time.
PRR offers a benefit suite including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending account/dependent care spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid family and medical leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) plan with discretionary company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development training allowances
- Gym or mass transit subsidy
- Paid Time Off Benefits include:
- 120 hours of Paid Time Off
- 1 week of Paid Sick Time
- 12 Paid Holidays
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met successfully in order to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be expected to work extended hours; including, but not limited to standing or sitting for extended periods. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee will regularly operate office equipment.
PRR, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
PRR is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a diverse and inclusive environment. We endeavor to build a team that reflects the diversity and intersectionality of the communities we serve. People of color, multilingual, LGBTQIA, and veteran candidates as well as individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
