Accounting Manager (Sample)

Groundlevel Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Atlanta is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the close process, prepare financial reports, and manage customer invoicing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 8-15 years of general ledger experience, and knowledge of US GAAP. A CPA certification is preferred. Opportunities for professional collaboration and project assignment are available, with occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-15 years general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience with Government and Commercial Contracts required.
• Experience in a Job Cost Accounting environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close process.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for senior operations personnel.
• Oversee and prepare month-end customer invoices.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Problem-solving

Communication with vendors

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Major ERP Financial Management system

Costpoint

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