Accounting Manager (Sample)

Environmental Compliance Consultants; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Compliance Consultants is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end and year-end close under the supervision of the Controller. You will manage general ledger activities, cost reports, and reporting for senior operations staff while ensuring GAAP compliance.

The role requires extensive GL experience, ERP familiarity (Costpoint preferred), and ability to collaborate across departments. Occasional travel and tax filings are included in the duties.

Qualifications

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

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 senior operations personnel.
• Oversee month-end customer invoices.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Assist with 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.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Problem solving

Collaboration

Excel

Word

ERP system

Revenue recognition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Costpoint

ERP Financial Management

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