Accounting Manager (Sample)

Gracious Beginnings LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gracious Beginnings LLC in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close under GAAP and supervise various accounting activities. The role reports to the Controller and collaborates with operations and external vendors.

Ideal candidate has 8–15 years of GL experience, proficiency in Excel/Word, and familiarity with Costpoint ERP. CPA preferred; some travel (<25%) possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 8–15 years general ledger accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• US GAAP knowledge required.
• Experience with government/commercial contracts.
• Experience with Job Cost Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
• Manage indirect cost reports and submissions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for senior staff.
• Oversee month-end customer invoices.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Handle Fixed Asset accounting.
• Assist with annual external audit.
• Assist with annual budget development.
• Manage state filing and registration processes.
• Prepare Sales and Property Tax returns.
• Undertake special projects as required; travel up to 25%.

Skills

US GAAP

Problem solver

Collaboration

Revenue recognition

Gov/Commercial Contracts

Job Costing

Audit support

GL Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Costpoint ERP

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