Accounting Manager, General Ledger & Payroll Focused

Toole Design Group • Columbus, OH

1d • $86,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Design streets that move people—not just cars. At Toole Design , we’re leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We’re looking for an Accounting Manager, General Ledger & Payroll Focused to join our Columbus team, someone who’s energized to support and strengthen impactful roadway and active transportation projects from behind the scenes—bringing operational excellence that helps our mission and values come to life. Why You’ll Love Working Here We’re a purpose-driven team of technical experts and operations professionals who believe streets should work for everyone . At Toole Design, you’ll join a collaborative environment where operations professionals work alongside industry leaders, with mentorship and development opportunities designed to help you grow your expertise. We Offer: A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement A flexible hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely 8 paid holidays, and at least 16 days of PTO accrual annually Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Support The opportunity to support projects that improve lives—advancing safe, inclusive design grounded in ethics, empathy, and equity What You’ll Do You lead and support core accounting functions with a focus on general ledger integrity and payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. You oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and the monthly close process; prepare and analyze financial reports; and present insights to management. You help maintain internal controls and accounting policies in alignment with GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements, while supporting payroll processes and multi-state tax compliance. You partner across departments to provide financial guidance, support audits and regulatory reporting, and manage and mentor accounting staff to drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement. We are targeting a salary range of $86,000 to $105,000 for this position. Join Us. Make an Impact. We’re proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. If you’re ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team—apply today. Apply by clicking on the "Apply button" on the page! Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact [email protected] or call 301-927-1900, press 5. At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities – people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between – to apply. We're proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer). For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Facebook .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a project-based or A&E environment
• Supervisory experience, including mentoring, managing, and developing staff
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with large ERP systems (Deltek Vantagepoint preferred)
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, multi-state payroll, and multi-currency accounting
• Experience managing general ledger functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and audit support
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with high integrity, attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively and perform under pressure

Responsibilities

• lead and support core accounting functions with a focus on general ledger integrity and payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting
• oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and the monthly close process
• prepare and analyze financial reports
• present insights to management
• help maintain internal controls and accounting policies in alignment with GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements, while supporting payroll processes and multi-state tax compliance
• partner across departments to provide financial guidance
• support audits and regulatory reporting
• manage and mentor accounting staff to drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• A flexible hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely
• 8 paid holidays, and at least 16 days of PTO accrual annually
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks
• The opportunity to support projects that improve lives—advancing safe, inclusive design grounded in ethics, empathy, and equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees