Accounting Manager (Sample)

Pathway Healthcare - Jackson MS LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Healthcare - Jackson MS LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end and year-end close under the Controller, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.

The role oversees GL, fixed assets, audits, budgets, tax returns, and contract cost accounting, with travel <25%. Requires strong US GAAP, ERP (Costpoint) experience, and a Bachelor's in Accounting; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 8–15 years general ledger accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with Government and Commercial Contracts.
• US GAAP and FAR knowledge 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.
• Fixed Asset accounting.
• Assist with year-end 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%).

Skills

US GAAP

Cost accounting

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Costpoint

ERP Financial System

Excel

Word

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