LJA Engineering Inc

Accounting Manager

LJA Engineering Inc$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory roles
  • Solid knowledge of GAAP
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Familiarity with compliance laws
  • Strong data manipulation skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate month-end closing activities and journal entries
  • Analyze financial reports and records
  • Assign tasks to accounting staff and conduct reviews
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations for Intercompany Accounting
  • Participate in annual audit preparation
  • Manage recommendations for accounting procedures
  • Collaborate with internal departments for lease compliance

Benefits

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays, including full closure between Christmas and New Year's
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and pet insurance options along with mental health support
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and in-house training
  • Referral bonuses for talent acquisition
  • Company-sponsored volunteer days
  • Professional development memberships
  • Career growth opportunities through internal mobility
  • Engaging company culture with social events and activities
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As an Accounting Manager at LJA in our Accounting department, you will be responsible for coordinating and assisting in the completion of month-end closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and analysis to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

  • Coordinating and assisting in the completion of month-end closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and analysis to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness
  • Analyzing financial reports and records
  • Assigning tasks to accounting staff and review as appropriate
  • Preparing monthly reconciliations for Intercompany Accounting
  • Participating in preparation for the annual audit
  • Making recommendations relative to procedures and the accounting of assets, reserves, etc.
  • Managing the fixed asset system
  • Collaborating with internal company departments, such as facilities and real estate teams to ensure lease compliance and calculations are accurate
  • Developing staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
  • Applying sound judgment in accordance with GAAP in all transactions, policies and procedures


REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role
  • Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment; ability to accurately work under pressure and prioritize work to meet established reporting deadlines
  • Ability to maintain compliance with applicable state and federal laws
  • Ability to manipulate large amounts of data, high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Requires initiative based on familiarity with the organization and accounting practices and procedures


IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

  • CPA certification or be CPA eligible


LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
  • Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

About LJA Engineering Inc

LJA Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides civil, structural, and transportation engineering services to public and private clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices throughout Texas and Louisiana. LJA Engineering's services include planning, design, and construction management for infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and water and wastewater systems.
Learn more about LJA Engineering Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1972

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