Accounting Manager

Norfolk Admirals; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Admirals is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, tax filings, and QuickBooks management, supporting monthly financial reporting. The role reports to the CFO and requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include processing bi-weekly payroll, vendor invoices, revenue invoicing, commission calculations, and year-end tax documents; ensuring internal controls and timely

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Advanced QuickBooks Online experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience processing payroll, AP, and AR.
• Experience preparing sales tax returns.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and oversee payroll, AP, AR, bank reconciliations.
• Record daily transactions and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare weekly cash reports and monthly financial reports.
• Maintain QuickBooks Online and general ledger accuracy.
• Prepare supporting schedules for outside CPA and assist with audits.
• Process vendor invoices and weekly payment runs.
• Calculate ticket sales and sponsorship commissions.
• File Virginia sales tax returns and manage tax records.
• Support game-day financial operations and internal control improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

QuickBooks Online

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Sales tax compliance

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining the company's financial records and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all accounting transactions. This individual will oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, commission calculations, sales tax filings, and QuickBooks management while assisting with monthly financial reporting.

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Primary Responsibilities Payroll & Human Resources

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain employee records and payroll documentation
• Administer payroll deductions and benefits
• Prepare annual W-2s and 1099s

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices
• Schedule and prepare weekly payment runs
• Maintain vendor files
• Monitor cash requirements and upcoming obligations

Accounts Receivable

• Generate invoices for sponsorships, suites, ticket sales, advertising, and other revenue
• Monitor collections and aging reports
• Follow up on outstanding receivables
• Apply customer payments

Commission Administration

• Calculate ticket sales commissions
• Calculate corporate sponsorship commissions
• Prepare monthly commission reports
• Ensure incentive plans are applied accurately

Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain QuickBooks Online
• Record daily financial transactions
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards
• Maintain general ledger accuracy
• Record journal entries as directed by the CFO or CPA
• Assist with month-end close
• Prepare supporting schedules for the outside CPA

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and file Virginia sales tax returns
• Maintain business licenses and tax records
• Assist with annual audits and tax preparation

Reporting

• Prepare weekly cash reports
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Track departmental spending

Other Duties

• Maintain organized accounting records
• Assist ownership with special financial projects
• Support game-day financial operations when needed
• Continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Advanced QuickBooks Online experience required
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience processing payroll
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Experience preparing sales tax returns
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional sports
• Entertainment
• Hospitality
• Event venues
• Ticketing businesses

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.