Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

Xceleration; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Xceleration in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage the month-end close, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and strengthen internal controls. You will own technical areas such as accruals, revenue recognition, prepaid expenses, and reconciliations, while leading the MEC package as the role grows.

You will also supervise account analyses, support the Financial Controller, and prepare schedules for the annual review, including UK VAT collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accruals, deferred revenue, prepaids, and reconciliations.
• Experience in month-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of US tax regulations; UK/EU VAT knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to train and review work of accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries for accruals, revenue recognition, and related areas.
• Own the MEC package and lead MEC reviews as the role matures.
• Prepare reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Produce financial reporting and analysis for leadership.
• Assist Financial Controller with analyses and ad hoc research.
• Prepare schedules for annual review and assist with 1099 filings.
• Lead quarterly UK VAT returns with VAT consultants.
• Support budgeting variance analysis and process improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Strong communicator

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel (Pivot/Tables, VLOOKUP, IF)

Job description

Management Charlotte Office, Charlotte, NC, US

At Xceleration, we design employee recognition and reward programs that truly connect people to their work. Our RewardStation® platform is used worldwide for everything from peer-to-peer recognition to service milestones, allowing companies to create experiences that reflect their values and reward employees in meaningful ways. We're proud to work across more than 90 countries, delivering solutions that adapt to different cultures and work environments. Joining Xceleration means working with cutting-edge technology while being part of a team that values input and collaboration. Our environment is designed to help you grow, contribute, and see your efforts directly impact how companies engage and motivate their employees. If you're looking for a space where your ideas can shape the future of workplace recognition, Xceleration is the place.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring the general ledger is complete, accurate, and closed on time in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare and review journal entries for technical, judgment-based areas such as accruals, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, software revenue recognition, professional services, and points and level recognition
• Own and continue to build out the Month-End Close (MEC) package, progressing toward leading the MEC review as the role matures
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed
• Prepare financial reporting and analysis for leadership review, progressing toward managing margin and performance reporting over time
• Assist the Financial Controller with financial analysis, presentation preparation, and larger ad hoc research projects as they arise
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the annual review
• Assist with annual 1099 filings
• Take the lead in preparing quarterly UK VAT returns, working directly with our VAT consultants
• Assist with budget versus actual variance analysis
• Help develop and support our accounting team through training and review of weekly and monthly work
• Recommend and help implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
• Take on additional projects and analysis in support of company growth, as needed
• Process invoicing for our largest, most complex client on the 1st and 16th of the month

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA certification preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of technical accounting areas such as accruals, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, and account reconciliations is a must
• Experience managing and/or contributing to the month-end close process
• Working knowledge of US tax regulations is an added bonus
• Working knowledge of UK and EU VAT regulations is an added bonus
• Comfortable training and reviewing the work of other accounting staff
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
• Proficiency with QuickBooks
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and IF statements
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Clear, conscientious communicator who works well across departments
• High level of integrity, professionalism, respect, and sound judgment
• Motivated to take on increasing responsibility over time

Xceleration is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.