Job Description
FIRM OVERVIEW
Newman Garrison + Partners (NG+P) is an innovative award-winning, full-service architecture and interior design studio based in Costa Mesa, CA. NG+P's team of highly trained design professionals specialize in creating innovative, yet timeless, architectural design for mid- and high-rise multifamily towers; mixed-use, urban infill and transit-oriented developments; hospitality; resort communities; single family; and work-force and student housing.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Accounting Manager is a key business role for maintaining a successful, growing, and profitable office. The Accounting Manager will be the financial liaison between the Client and Corporate Officials. It requires a savvy business acumen, comfort with financial information including budgets, costs, and revenue, and able to translate financial terms to nonfinancial personnel. The candidate is expected to develop a strong relationship with Partners, Project Managers, and Dept. Leads to help reach financial goals on projects.
The qualified candidate should be professional and polished while representing an expanding architecture/design studio. Our ideal candidate would oversee collections for key clients and maintain relationships with business liaisons at those client offices. The chosen candidate should be able to deal with a variety of personalities, and comfortable in speaking with groups of people at all levels.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, plus 5 plus years accounting experience.
• Excellent communication, time management, and employee relationship skills.
• Full GAAP knowledge, general ledger, trial balance, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and cash flow.
• Strong analytical skills. Ability to develop and analyze budget variances.
• Extensive Experience with QuickBooks PREMIER accounting system.
• Must be of unquestionable integrity, possess a drive to succeed and accomplish team challenges in a dynamic, hardworking, fast growing business environment.
THE POSITION INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Must be familiar with project cost accounting, expense review and approvals. Maintain Billing Logs for project to show gain/loss on the projects. Prepare cost reports for project managers and Partners.
• Evaluate, develop and implement project accounting tools & procedures that enhance and improve overall results. Assist with implementation of new corporate directives related to accounting and system
processes.
• Experience with creating and maintaining of contract documents /owners/ subcontractors/ purchase orders, mechanic's lien laws, keeping insurance requirements: GL, WC, etc. compliant with client requirements.
• Lead monthly meetings with Partners to discuss financials of each studio, report on project performance monthly to Chairman. Maintain General Ledger & Trial Balances with end of month reporting and reconciliation.
• Complete month-end closing to include:
● Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry. Generate and analyze Unbilled Report for Billing.
● Bank & Credit card statements and reconciliations, miscellaneous journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation. Project Cost Analysis, Review and approve billable time. Responsible for all client project billing in a timely manner with accurate descriptions of services.
● Keep Accurate Vendor Records in QuickBooks, (Addresses, Contacts and Phone Info)
• Oversee and manage Human Resources functions such as onboarding, benefits management, payroll and other tasks as needed.
• Additional responsibilities include IT liaison, maintain supplies/equipment inventory and other as required.
BENEFITS: Competitive medical, dental, long-term disability insurance and opportunity to contribute to our 401k matching plan is offered to full-time employees. NG+P offers paid personal time off+ sick time, and paid holidays. We are proud to offer qualified applicants an opportunity to join an office committed to innovative, thoughtful design in a working environment that encourages professional growth, development, and success. Salary commensurate with experience.
Newman Garrison & Partners recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity . We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at Newman Garrison & Partners in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/ alienage .