Accounting Manager (Sample)

Active Transportation Alliance; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Transportation Alliance in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the close process and broader accounting activities under the Controller. You will ensure GAAP compliance, manage month-end tasks, and support budgeting and audits.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, 8–15 years of GL experience, and CPA preferred. Proficiency with Excel/Word and Costpoint ERP is expected, with some travel (<25%).

Qualifications

• Requires working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to prepare and analyze general ledger data.
• FAR knowledge preferred but not required; strong cost accounting and contract accounting experience welcome.
• Experience with an ERP Financial Management system, Costpoint preferred; advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to collaborate with operations and external vendors; strong problem-solving mindset.
• Experience with Government and Commercial Contracts and revenue recognition is important.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and GL analysis.
• Manage indirect cost reports and submissions; prepare monthly financial reports for leadership.
• Oversee invoicing, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and year-end audits.
• Assist with annual budgeting and development of the annual plan.
• Handle state filing and registration; prepare sales and property tax returns.
• Support special projects and travel up to 25%.
• Partner with Controller and other departments to ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Contracting/FAR knowledge

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Costpoint ERP

Excel

Word

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