Accounting Manager (Sample)

Lavallette Donuts LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lavallette Donuts LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end and year-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and supervise various general ledger activities under the Controller.

The role requires extensive experience with US GAAP, ERP systems (Costpoint preferred), and proficient Excel/Word skills. You will manage external audits, budgets, and regulatory filings, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 8-15 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close with journal entries and GL analysis.
• Manage indirect cost reports and submissions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for senior operations personnel.
• Oversee month-end customer invoices and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end audit and budget development.
• Manage state filings and sales/property tax returns.
• Support government and commercial contract accounting.
• Occasional travel up to 25%.

Skills

GAAP

Problem solving

Collaboration

Revenue recognition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Costpoint

ERP Financial Management

Job description

Use your outstanding accounting skills to manage the close process for the Company. Join a talented team of financial professionals and work directly under the supervision of the Controller. This Accounting Manager will also perform a variety of other accounting activities (listed below) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Take the lead in the month-end and year-end close, including creating and entering journal entries and performing general ledger account analysis
• Manage indirect cost reports and submissions
• Prepare monthly financial reports for senior operations personnel
• Oversee and prepare month-end customer invoices
• Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Assist with the year-end financial audit
• Assist with development of the annual budget
• Manage state filing and registration process
• Sales and Property Tax Return preparation
• Perform special projects as assigned by Controller
• Occasional travel required (<25%)

Required Experience

• Working knowledge of US GAAP required
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of Excel and Word experience required
• Experience with a major ERP Financial Management system required, experience with Costpoint preferred
• Ability to collaborate professionally with operational department and external vendors
• Must be a problem solver
• Experience with Government and Commercial Contracts required
• Experience in a Job Cost Accounting environment strongly preferred
• Revenue recognition

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Minimum 8-15 years general ledger accounting experience
• CPA preferred