Accounting Manager (Sample)

Faith Group, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Group, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close under the supervision of the Controller. Use your GAAP expertise to manage the close process and perform a variety of accounting activities across the organization.

The role requires strong US GAAP knowledge, experience with major ERP systems (Costpoint preferred), proficiency in Excel and Word, and the ability to collaborate with operations and external vendors. Travel is occasional (<25%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close with journal entries and GL analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for senior operations personnel.
• Oversee month-end customer invoices and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with annual budget development and year-end audit.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

FAR knowledge

Excel

Word

Contract accounting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Revenue recognition

Government contracts

Job cost accounting

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