Accounting Manager (Sample)

Providence House Assisted Living; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include month-end close, ledger analysis, invoicing, reconciliations, asset tracking, audits, and tax filings, with travel as needed. A Bachelor's in Accounting is required; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires working knowledge of US GAAP.
• FAR knowledge preferred but not required.
• Excel and Word experience required.
• Experience with a major ERP Financial Management system; Costpoint preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with operations 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 experience 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 invoicing.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Handle Fixed Asset accounting.
• Assist with year-end financial audit.
• Assist with annual budget development.
• Manage state filings and registrations.
• Prepare Sales and Property Tax returns.
• Perform special projects as directed by Controller.
• Occasional travel (<25%).

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Problem solver

Collaboration

Contract experience (Govt/Commercial)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP Financial Management system

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