Accounting Manager (Sample)

The Wags Club; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wags Club is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end and year-end close, perform journal entries, and analyze general ledger accounts. You will supervise accounting activities under the Controller and ensure GAAP compliance.

The role requires experience with Excel/Word, an ERP system (Costpoint preferred), and knowledge of government and commercial contracts, with travel less than 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• US GAAP proficiency required.
• Experience with a major ERP Financial Management system required (Costpoint preferred).
• Proficiency in Excel and Word required.
• Experience with Government and Commercial Contracts.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition 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 for senior operations personnel.
• Oversee month-end customer invoices and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end audit and development of annual budget.
• Oversee state tax filings;Sales and Property Tax returns.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel

Word

ERP Financial Management

Costpoint

Government & Commercial Contracts

Job Cost Accounting

Revenue recognition

Collaboration

Problem solving

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