Accounting Manager (Sample)

Freehold Donuts LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freehold Donuts LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end and year-end close, manage general ledger analyses, and supervise invoicing and reconciliations. You will work under the Controller and collaborate with operations and external vendors.

The ideal candidate has extensive GL experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. CPA is preferred; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 8–15 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• CPA is preferred.
• Experience with US GAAP and government/contracts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports for leadership.
• Oversee month-end customer invoicing and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support year-end audits and the budgeting process.
• Assist with cost reporting and fixed asset accounting.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors.

Skills

US GAAP

Revenue recognition

Cost accounting

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Costpoint

ERP system

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