Accounting Manager (Sample)

Middle Donuts Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle Donuts Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager in Atlanta, GA, to lead the month-end close under the Controller and supervise a range of GAAP-compliant accounting activities.

You will oversee the general ledger, cost reporting, invoicing, and year-end audit preparations while ensuring accuracy and timeliness across financial processes. A Bachelor’s in Accounting and 8–15 years in GL accounting are required; CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• US GAAP knowledge required.
• Experience with Government and Commercial Contracts preferred.
• CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close with 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 related reconciliations.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and fixed asset accounting.
• Support year-end financial audit and budget development.
• Handle state filing and registration processes.
• Prepare sales and property tax returns and related filings.
• Contribute to special projects at Controller's direction.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

FAR knowledge

Excel

Word

ERP financial systems

Costpoint

Collaboration

Problem solving

Contracts accounting

Revenue recognition

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

8–15 years GL accounting experience

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Costpoint

ERP Financial Management 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