Accounting Manager (Sample)

Better Image Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Image Enterprises in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close, manage GL accounting, and ensure GAAP compliance under the supervision of the Controller.

You will supervise journal entries, prepare monthly financial reports, assist with audits and budgeting, and collaborate with operations and external vendors.

Qualifications

• US GAAP knowledge required.
• Experience with Government and Commercial Contracts.
• Experience in a Job Cost Accounting environment preferred.
• Revenue recognition experience.
• ERP system experience including Costpoint.
• Excellent Excel and Word skills.

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.
• Oversee month-end customer invoices and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain Fixed Asset accounting and support year-end audit.
• Assist with annual budget development.
• Coordinate state filings and registrations.
• Prepare Sales and Property Tax returns.
• Contribute to special projects as assigned by Controller.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel

Word

ERP system experience

Problem solving

Collaboration

Revenue recognition

Job Cost Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

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