Accounting Manager - Hybrid Lead for Close, GAAP & Growth

Enlightened, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with H

HSA

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Training & Development Re

Free parking

Job summary

Enlightened, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day finance operations. You will own the close process, manage a small team, and provide clear, audit-ready numbers for leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 8+ years of accounting experience with people management, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (Dynamics SL, UNANET). This hybrid position offers parking and a structured benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years accounting experience with at least three to five managing people.
• GAAP knowledge and ERP experience with Dynamics SL, UNANET.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to explain variances to a non-accountant.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly and year-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Manage AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, cash forecasting, financial reporting and fixed assets.
• Keep books GAAP-compliant and maintain internal controls.
• Be the main contact for external auditors and tax preparers.
• Supervise and develop 2 accounting staff with coaching and growth.
• Proactively flag variances and trends in the numbers.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow visibility with the Controller.
• Identify and improve inefficient or manual accounting processes and automate tasks.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA (nice to have)

Tools

Dynamics SL

UNANET

Job description

Enlightened, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day finance operations. You will own the close process, manage a small team, and provide clear, audit-ready numbers for leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 8+ years of accounting experience with people management, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (Dynamics SL, UNANET). This hybrid position offers parking and a structured benefits package.