Accounting Manager (Sample)

Fastpay Payroll Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastpay Payroll Services is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the monthly close, prepare financial statements, and supervise the accounting team under the Controller.

You will manage the general ledger, fixed assets, audits, budgeting, and ensure GAAP compliance, including government contracts. Occasional travel (<25%) may be required while supporting a fast-paced finance function.

Proficiency in Costpoint, Excel, and Word is required, with a minimum of 8–15 years of GL accounting experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience with major ERP financial management system (Costpoint preferred).
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Experience with Government and Commercial Contracts and job cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and GL analysis.
• Manage indirect cost reports and submissions; prepare monthly financial reports.
• Oversee month-end customer invoicing and balance sheet reconciliations; fixed assets accounting.

Skills

GAAP

Journal entries

Ledger analysis

Cost accounting

Vendor collaboration

Problem solving

Revenue recognition

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 experience
• CPA preferred