Accounting Manager

Andrews & Cole; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews & Cole in Falls Church, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a team responsible for the general ledger and monthly financial reporting. The candidate should be adept at GAAP compliance and have strong managerial skills to develop a high-performing accounting team.

The ideal applicant has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, a CPA license, and over 5 years of finance and accounting experience, including leadership in a similar role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• 2+ years of experience as an accounting manager or similar position.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Manage month-end close and journal entry reviews.
• Report financial results in accordance with GAAP and controls.
• Develop high-performing accounting teams through mentorship.
• Communicate accounting policies and maintain the system.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Oracle EPM

Oracle FCC

Oracle ARC

JD Edwards

Job description

The Accounting Manager will lead a team of motivated Associates who are responsible for the general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end close functions of the company. This is an opportunity for someone with a strong industry acumen and thorough knowledge of the full cycle of operational accounting and GAAP reporting. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills, takes initiative to drive action, and can work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that accounting practices are fully compliant with GAAP, internal policies, and internal control requirements.
• Manage month-end close activities including accurate and timely review of journal entries and account reconciliations of the balance sheet and all related sub-ledgers (i.e. fixed assets, accounts receivable, bank statements/activity, WIP analysis, etc.).
• Accurately report financial results, including but not limited to, monthly reporting, quarterly GAAP financials and board reports, in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and controls.
• Develop and maintain a high performing accounting organization through training and mentorship of team members.
• Manage a forward-thinking view of the departmental workload and capacity to drive optimum staff utilization.
• Provide timely and effective communication and data to other teams within Corporate Accounting so they possess the necessary information to perform successfully.
• Develop strategies, standard operating procedures, and policies to support and execute all general ledger entries, reconciliation, consolidation, intercompany transactions, and close activities in support of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting needs of the company.
• Coordinate supporting information systems, policies, procedures, and initiatives with operations and stakeholders.
• Be the leader for close, consolidation, intercompany, account reconciliations and balance sheet flux analysis.
• Communicate and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintain company, department, business units, market sector and chart of accounts structure within the accounting system.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred) or finance
• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience with 2+ years of experience as an accounting manager or similar managerial position
• CPA license highly preferred
• Construction or general contractor industry experience preferred
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, Oracle EPM, Oracle FCC, Oracle ARC, and JD Edwards
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions to complex financial challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Understanding, yet persuasive and decisive when dealing with others in the organization
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining high performing accounting teams