Accounting Manager (Sample)

ICON; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close under the Controller's supervision. You will manage GL analysis, journal entries, and financial reporting across the organization.

You will oversee cost reporting, budgets, audits, and tax returns, collaborating with operations and external vendors while ensuring GAAP compliance. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 8–15 years general ledger accounting experience; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 reconciliations.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and Fixed Asset accounting.
• Assist with year-end audit and development of the annual budget.
• Manage state filings and registration processes; sales/property tax returns.
• Complete special projects as assigned by Controller; travel <25%.

Skills

US GAAP

FAR knowledge

Excel

Word

Job Cost accounting

Revenue recognition

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

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 experienceCPA preferred