Staff Accountant

Guidon Design is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a leader in sustainable Architecture+Engineering. As multidisciplinary designers, we collaborate to develop creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that help meet our clients’ goals. Our services include Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting & Designing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Plumbing Design. Project types include healthcare, government, housing, federal, and education facilities. We elevate communities through design and development, solving complex challenges with clear solutions while being responsive to how spaces impact people and their communities.

About the Role

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of Guidon's financial information. This position supports the monthly close process, maintains the general ledger, prepares reconciliations and financial analyses, and improves accounting processes and controls. The Staff Accountant also serves as a trusted partner to Project Managers, providing financial guidance throughout the project lifecycle to ensure sound financial management, accurate reporting, and informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post complex journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Analyze financial results, identify trends or unusual variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for monthly and annual reports and tax filings
• Maintain fixed asset and prepaid schedules, including depreciation and amortization
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions for accuracy and compliance
• Assist with cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and cash forecasting for several accounts
• Develop and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives
• Work collaboratively with other accounting staff
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to Project Managers by providing guidance on project financials, contract administration, invoicing, collections, and project setup throughout a project’s lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, with public accounting experience strongly preferred

Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience in professional services, architecture, engineering, or consulting environments
• Familiarity with project accounting and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Experience working with multi-entity organizations
• Exposure to ERP systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint, Unanet, or similar
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments

What Success Looks Like

• Takes ownership of assigned work and supports teammates during busy periods, month-end close, audits, and critical deadlines
• Looks beyond individual responsibilities to identify issues, fill gaps, and contribute to the overall success of the team and company
• Approaches every task with accuracy, professionalism, and a willingness to do what needs to be done
• Builds strong relationships with Project Managers and internal teams by listening first and understanding their financial needs
• Seeks input from teammates and stakeholders before making recommendations or resolving complex accounting matters
• Communicates financial information clearly and approachably to help others make informed business decisions
• Identifies discrepancies, financial trends, and process inefficiencies early and takes initiative to investigate and resolve them
• Brings forward practical solutions that improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance financial reporting
• Uses sound judgment and analytical thinking to anticipate challenges and support informed decision-making
• Delivers accurate, timely financial information and consistently meets established deadlines
• Follows through on commitments to teammates, Project Managers, and leadership
• Proactively communicates the status of work, potential issues, or changing priorities to maintain trust and accountability

Professional Development & Core Behaviors

Guidon's Core Behaviors:

• Wash the Dishes: Do the small stuff. Helping one another permeates all areas of our culture.
• Follow-Up on Commitments: Do what you say. Keeping our word is important internally and externally.
• Solve Problems Proactively: Come with solutions. We tackle issues head-on and take ownership.
• Lead Through Listening: Listen first, talk second. This prioritizes empathy and assumes nothing.

Professional Development, Technical Education & Training:

• Establish annual education and training plans and goals for self
• Meet or exceed professional standards of work
• Actively pursue personal continuing education