Senior Accounting Manager

Description

• Ensure tax compliance by overseeing the reconciliation and timely submission of state and local business taxes, and by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Have the freedom to take ownership of your work while contributing to large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with external consultants and internal partners to prepare documentation, address findings, and strengthen internal controls.
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
• Lead and support the preparation of management reports, budgets, and forecasts, bringing forward recommendations to improve clarity and efficiency.
• Partner closely with leadership to analyze financial data, interpret results, and provide insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Drive financial reporting excellence by analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and other key reports to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate on complex accounting operations including month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all entities.
• Champion continuous improvement by partnering with others to refine workflows, improve systems, and enhance data accuracy and reliability.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members and peers, promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee and review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy, ensuring adherence to GAAP and internal policies.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of state income tax, B&O, use tax, and property tax compliance.
• AEC industry experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong analytical and systems skills (advanced Excel proficiency; ERP experience required, BST or equivalent preferred).
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or advanced certification preferred).
• Excellent judgment, communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day and communicate over the telephone or virtual meeting platforms.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including technical GAAP knowledge and multi-entity or multi-state experience.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a decentralized, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Be part of a firm that values growth, learning, and mentorship at every level.
• Collaborate with talented, thoughtful colleagues who care deeply about quality and integrity.
• This is an in-office role based in downtown Seattle with flexible hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid Holidays (including two Floating Holidays)
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• KPFF Paid Family Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
• Life insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance