Accounting Manager

Anchor Innovation Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Anchor Innovation Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead daily financial operations for the Boating Division and affiliated entities. The role emphasizes GL management, multi-file month-end closes in QBO, and system integrations with DealerRock.

You will oversee payroll via Paylocity, ensure accurate tax filings, and supervise the Accounts Payable Clerk. A Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 3–5+ years of experience are required, with onsite work.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience including full-cycle general ledger management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Paylocity.
• Experience integrating DealerRock or similar DMS with QBO.

Responsibilities

• Maintain chart of accounts and close monthly/year-end books.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for executives.
• Supervise Accounts Payable Clerk and payroll processing.
• Process payroll with Paylocity and manage deductions.
• File monthly/quarterly sales and use tax filings.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Financial reporting

General ledger

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Paylocity

DealerRock

Job description

Description

Accounting Manager

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $85,000 – $120,000 / year (Commensurate with experience)

About the Role

We are an established government contracting company seeking an experienced, proactive Accounting Manager to lead daily financial operations for our Boating Division, alongside a few other affiliated entities. Our accounting team utilizes QuickBooks Online, DealerRock, and Paylocity. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will own general ledger management, drive month-end closes across multiple QBO company files, oversee system integrations between Dealer Rock and QBO, manage state/local sales tax compliance, and supervise an Accounts Payable Clerk.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain chart of accounts, process month-end/year-end closing journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and manage the trial balance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for executive review
• Direct, train, and review the daily work of the Accounts Payable Clerk
• Process payroll via Paylocity, ensuring accurate wage calculations, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Prepare, file, and remit recurring monthly/quarterly sales and use tax filings in compliance with state and local tax authorities.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle general ledger management and financial statement
• Software Proficiency:
  • Advanced hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO), including multi-entity account management
  • Direct experience with Paylocity for payroll setup and processing.
  • Experience operating or integrating a Dealer Management System (DMS) (e.g., DealerRock, Dockmaster, Lightspeed, or similar marine/dealership software) with QBO.
• Tax & Reporting: Strong practical knowledge of state sales and use tax filing regulations and electronic state portals.
• Spreadsheet Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent hands‑on industry experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

• Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate

• Virginia Beach, VA 23454: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person