Accounting Manager

Turn2Partners; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turn2Partners is seeking an Accounting Manager in Northern Virginia to lead revenue recognition, project accounting, and month-end close within a corporate accounting team. This hands-on leadership role oversees two staff, while also engaging in technical accounting research and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in accounting, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, ERP implementation experience, and a proven ability to optimize financial processes in a project-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong foundation in month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Experience with revenue recognition and contract/project-based accounting.
• Experience with construction or job-cost accounting preferred but not required.
• ERP implementation, system upgrade, or accounting automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting activities related to revenue, accounts receivable, cash, and active projects; ensure timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close activities.
• Manage accounting throughout the lifecycle of active projects, including setup, ongoing accounting, reporting, and closeout.
• Support revenue recognition for long-term projects and customer contracts per U.S. GAAP.
• Perform technical accounting research on revenue recognition and advise management.
• Lead year-end and audit schedules, PBC requests, and revenue disclosures.
• Support consolidation and financial reporting requirements; maintain internal controls.

Skills

Revenue recognition

Project accounting

Month-end close

ERP implementation

Leadership

GAAP

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Location: Northern Virginia

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

A large, highly established organization in Northern Virginia is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its corporate accounting team. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity combining revenue recognition, project accounting, month‑end close, technical accounting, systems/process improvement, and team management.

Reporting into senior accounting leadership, this individual will oversee two accounting professionals while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day accounting. The ideal candidate is a strong Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager who understands revenue and project‑based accounting, has participated in an ERP implementation, upgrade, or system conversion, and enjoys improving processes while still getting into the details.

Key Responsibilities

• Own accounting activities related to revenue, accounts receivable, cash, and active projects, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month‑end and year‑end close activities.
• Manage accounting throughout the lifecycle of active projects, including new project/job setup, ongoing accounting and reporting, and project closeout.
• Support proper revenue recognition for long‑term projects and customer contracts in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform technical accounting research related to revenue recognition and advise management on the application of accounting guidance.
• Lead preparation of year‑end and preliminary audit schedules, PBC requests, and revenue‑related financial statement disclosures.
• Support consolidation activities and financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, and operational teams on cross‑functional initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual accounting processes and automate high‑volume activities.
• Participate in and/or lead ERP implementations, upgrades, system conversions, and accounting technology initiatives.
• Document end‑user and business requirements, perform system testing, and train users on new accounting tools and processes.
• Manage, coach, and develop two accounting professionals while reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide accounting and reporting support for new business initiatives and other special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong foundation in month‑end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Experience with revenue recognition and contract/project‑based accounting.
• Experience with construction or job‑cost accounting is highly preferred, but candidates from other project‑or contract‑based environments will be considered.
• Hands‑on ERP implementation, system upgrade, system conversion, or accounting automation experience required.
• Previous leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, training, or reviewing the work of accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall systems aptitude.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Experience with large ERP and financial reporting platforms is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will be someone who:

• Has progressed from Senior Accountant into Accounting Manager-level responsibilities.
• Understands how revenue flows through a project‑or contract‑based organization.
• Has strong hands‑on accounting fundamentals and isn't afraid to get into the details.
• Has personally participated in an ERP implementation, upgrade, conversion, or major accounting systems initiative.
• Can manage a small team while continuing to own accounting deliverables.
• Enjoys identifying inefficiencies and implementing better processes.
• Can effectively communicate technical accounting matters to both accounting and operational stakeholders.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a large, financially stable organization with significant long‑term growth potential. The role provides a strong combination of technical accounting, leadership, systems exposure, process improvement, and operational visibility.

For a strong Senior Accountant looking to step into management—or an Accounting Manager looking for greater scale and complexity—this position provides an excellent platform for continued career growth.