Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join the Environmental Design Group Team – Where People and Purpose Meet

Salary Range: $90,000-105,000+

Department: Accounting
Employment Type: Full Time

ABOUT EDG

Environmental Design Group is a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm delivering planning, design, civil engineering, surveying, environmental services, transportation, and construction management solutions across Ohio. With over 40 years of experience, we’re committed to shaping safer, more sustainable, and more livable communities. We’re more than engineers, designers, and planners - we’re passionate community builders. Whether we’re restoring green spaces, creating safer roads, or reimagining public parks, we do it all with one goal in mind: making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

If that sounds like a mission you’d be proud to support, we’d love to meet you.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Collaborative Culture: Our team of engineers, designers, and planners work together to deliver meaningful results aligned with community needs.
• Client-Centered Approach: Our Client Experience program emphasizes proactive communication, trust, and lasting relationships with both clients and teammates.
• Mission-Driven Impact: You’ll contribute to projects such as trail planning, wastewater infrastructure, and parks that enhance quality of life.
• Growth & Support: We offer competitive benefits, professional development, flexible work options, and a welcoming workplace where individuals thrive.
• A Voice That’s Heard – We listen, value fresh ideas, and empower every team member to speak up and contribute.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to join our team. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the accounting department. This individual will ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and timely reporting. Additionally, the Accounting Manager will supervise and mentor other accounting staff members to optimize performance and maintain high productivity.

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Collaborate with management to develop and monitor budgets and forecasts, providing analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage cash flow by monitoring bank balances, initiating transfers, and optimizing investment opportunities.
• Oversee and assist in processing invoices, payments, and collections, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee and assist in payroll and accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness to support effective financial operations.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Serve as the liaison between our company and our outsourced Accounts Receivable partner.
• Coordinate audits with external auditors, prepare audit schedules, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and support to optimize performance and foster professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls within the accounting function.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Environmental Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years in accounting or related roles with 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office. Deltek Vantagepoint is a plus. Paylocity is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate multiple deadline-driven tasks.
• High-level writing, editing, and communications skills with the ability to address technical details clearly, concisely, and compellingly.
• Work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment emphasizing accuracy and timeliness.
• Must be open to taking direction and can work with various departments to execute necessary projects.
• Analytical and creative thinking.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Thorough knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts, and corporate procedures.

Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position that has the availability to work hybrid.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day. Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a driving record that will enable the employee to be insurable under the Company’s standard vehicle insurance and general comprehensive liability insurance without additional costs to the Company.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We’re looking for someone who is:

• People-focused and a natural collaborator
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable
• Excited to learn and grow in a dynamic setting
• Passionate about improving places and lives
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal—including professionalism in client and public settings.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, sustainability, and community-focused design.

WHAT SETS EDG APART

• Cross-disciplinary Expertise: In-house disciplines like surveying, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, and EDG Creative work seamlessly under one roof to deliver holistic solutions.
• Community-Focused Projects: From the Towpath Trail to park master plans and infrastructure studies—you’ll help create places people love.
• Core Values in Action: Collaboration, quality, integrity, trust, sustainability, and a people-first culture drive everything we do.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, dental, vision, accident and critical illness, life insurance, wellness programs, and education reimbursement.
• Flexible in-office, hybrid, or work-from-home schedules.
• Paid time off, vacation, holiday schedules, 401(k), and bonus opportunities.
• Community volunteer initiatives, team committees, and career advancement programs.

READY TO EXPLORE WHAT'S POSSIBLE?

Visit our Careers page, choose your location, and explore open positions. We’d love to hear how your background and passion align with our mission to create lasting impact for communities throughout Ohio.

Environmental Design Group – from possibility to purpose.
Together, we're making a difference—for people, communities, and the environment.

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