Accounting Manager - GAAP, Budgets & Gov Contracts

Jobtailor

Maryland

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage accounting activities, prepare financial statements and reports, and oversee month-end close. You will lead GAAP-compliant multi-entity consolidation, KPI dashboards, and data accuracy across the finance function.

You will mentor staff, support audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgets, cash flow, and government contracting compliance, including DCAA awareness and ADP/Microsoft Dynamics 365 tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of accounting experience.
Strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance.
Proficiency in Excel, including advanced lookup, index/match formulas, and model-building.
Experience leading or supporting financial audits and tax requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage accounting activities and prepare timely financial reports, including profit and loss reports, cash flow analyses, income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
Partner with the finance team on month-end close and financial reporting preparation.
Perform variance analysis and maintain the KPI dashboard with over 95% formula and data accuracy.
Execute and oversee general ledger entries and reconciliations.
Oversee payroll processing, deductions, bonuses, and tax withholdings.
Manage contract time entries, reconcile billable hours, and support accurate invoicing.
Mentor, train, and coordinate accounting staff workflows.
Handle quarterly 401(k) and profit-sharing deposits.
Participate in proposals for new government contracts and support compliant government and prime-contract billing and accounts receivable collections.
Develop budgets, collaborate on assumptions and reforecasts, and oversee cash flow, banking operations, and working capital.
Prepare invoices, manage accounts payable and vendor relationships, review expenses, and process reimbursements.
Implement internal controls, support audits and compliance, and prepare for external reviews.
Monitor financial systems, resolve data issues, and contribute to migrations, process enhancements, and compliance initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize accounting workflows.
Report to the founders and support company growth.