Accounting Manager

Kforce, Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce is seeking an Accounting Manager in Columbia, MD to oversee general accounting activities, manage month-end close, and support financial reporting across multiple business units. This role leads accounting teams, reviews reconciliations, and partners with Finance and operations to ensure accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 4+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. Supervisory experience and cross-team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA certification required.
• 4+ years of related public or private accounting experience.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• Strong general accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee general accounting activities and staff.
• Manage month-end close and journal entries.
• Review account reconciliations and analysis.
• Oversee multi-entity allocations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations.
• Review monthly financial statements and provide analysis.
• Partner with Finance, A/P, Payroll, and other teams.
• Serve as a finance liaison to operational leaders.
• Identify issues and drive process improvements.
• Support system implementations and automation.
• Develop and coach accounting team members.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA certification

Tools

PeopleSoft

BlackLine

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Columbia, MD that is seeking an Accounting Manager responsible for overseeing general accounting activities and supporting financial reporting across multiple business units. This role leads accounting teams, manages month-end close activities, reviews financial statements and account reconciliations, and partners with finance and operational teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee general accounting activities and accounting staff


• Manage month-end close and ensure timely and accurate completion of journal entries


• Review account reconciliations and account analysis


• Oversee multi-entity allocations, intercompany transactions, and elimination entries


• Review monthly financial statements and identify areas requiring additional research or analysis


• Oversee net accounts receivable and net revenue analysis


• Prepare and review schedules and reports for internal and external audits


• Partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and other functional teams


• Serve as a finance liaison to operational leaders


• Identify accounting issues and recommend process improvements


• Support accounting system implementations, automation, and standardization initiatives


• Manage, train, and develop accounting team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration


• CPA certification required


• 4+ years of related public or private accounting experience


• Supervisory or managerial experience


• Strong general accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close experience


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Supervisory/management experience


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience With

• General accounting and financial reporting


• Month-end close


• Journal entries and account reconciliations


• Financial statement analysis


• Multi-entity accounting

Nice To Have

• Healthcare accounting experience


• Multi-entity accounting experience


• PeopleSoft experience


• BlackLine Account Reconciliation experience

Pay Range

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Compensation Notice

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

Bonuses

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Equal Opportunity

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.