Accounting Associate

About Us

At Larson Design Group (LDG), we’re more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us. That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you’ll find a dynamic, people-focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Accounting Associate plays an important role in supporting the organization’s financial operations by contributing to accurate, timely, and efficient accounting processes. This position works closely with multiple departments to support Accounts Payable functions, maintain smooth workflows, and assist with financial reporting and analysis. The role offers hands-on exposure to core accounting activities, opportunities to build technical skills, and collaboration with experienced professionals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to grow and develop within a supportive organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Partners with Operations and Corporate Services teams (CST) to support day-to-day Accounts Payable (A/P) processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal requirements.
• Assists with monthly A/P accruals to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Provides accounting and financial support to departmental staff, helping resolve questions and streamline processes.
• Collects, reviews, and analyzes A/P data to prepare internal communications to support month-end close activities and overall A/P process.
• Applies cash receipts via physical check to accounting system and deposit within bank, daily.
• Applies lockbox deposit to corresponding Client invoices in accounting system.
• Provides assistance with administration and reconciliation of corporate and travel credit cards.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with internal teams and external vendors regarding A/P requirements, documentation, and timelines.
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting workflows.
• Assists with special projects and additional accounting tasks as assigned, gaining exposure to a broad range of financial operations.

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Licensure/Certification: n/a

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient in accounting related software programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in financial recording and reporting.

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.