Accounting Manager- Part-time

Gradient, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Geosyntec, operating in multiple states with headquarters in Boston, MA, is seeking a talented and detailed oriented Accounting Manager to join our 150 person environmental and risk sciences organization. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for all the accounting and financial management functions of the organization reporting directly to the Gradient Manager. Responsibilities include internal and external reporting, general ledger, GAAP compliance, AR/AP, budget preparation and reporting, and cash management. The ideal candidate would have a bachelors degree in accounting, knowledge of Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint, and at least 3 years of experience in a managerial role at a professional services firm are preferred. This is a part-time position with an expected time commitment of approximately 16 to 20 hours per week, up to 30 hours intermittently.

Gradient is an environmental and health risk sciences consulting firm specializing in environmental sciences, human and ecological risk sciences, product stewardship, and life sciences. Gradient's scientists have a variety of backgrounds in chemistry, engineering, toxicology, epidemiology, ecotoxicology, medical device and pharmaceuticals, exposure sciences, industrial hygiene, GIS, product safety and lability and sustainability.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Gradient will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

General Accounting

Maintain integrity of accrual basis general ledger Prepare monthly and annual journal entries
• Oversee Accounts Payable function reviewing vendor invoices and employee expense reports
• Review Accounts Receivable and work with Principals, Project Managers and clients to collect A/R on a timely basis
• Point person to interact with corporate payroll
• Supervise 2 Accounting staff

Financial Reporting

• Preparation, review and distribution of weekly cash management and utilization reports, monthly financials, quarterly analysis
• Preparation of various ad hoc reports for internal managers
• Interface with Geosyntec corporate accounting to support consolidation

Budgeting

• Preparation of annual Financial budgets including operating budgets

Cash Management

• Prepare weekly cash analysis

Accounting and Financial Systems

• Maintain company accounting and project management system
• Point of contact for Gradient's ERP transition from Vantagepoint to Infor
• Collaborative with other managers to define the financial reports needed by project managers and provide system usage training, as needed

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting (required)
• CPA (preferred)

• At least 3 years of experience in a managerial role. (required)
• Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint knowledge. (preferred)
• Experience in a project-oriented service company. (preferred)
• Experience in financial reporting, implementing & running financial application systems, and financial operations. (required)
• Supervisory experience. (required)
• Interpersonal/communication skills, including tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills. (required)
• Must have the ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.
• Must strive to be flexible and handle requests promptly and with creativity.
• Must have attention to detail and be driven to work independently.

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