Accounting Manager (Sample)

Fairfield by Marriott, Staunton; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield by Marriott, Staunton seeks an Accounting Manager to own the month-end close under the supervision of the Controller. You will lead journal entries, GL analysis, and ensure GAAP compliance while guiding a skilled team of accountants.

This role covers cost management, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, tax returns, and contractual accounting across government and commercial contracts, with travel <25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 8-15 years general ledger accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close; journal entries and GL 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%).

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel and Word experience

ERP Financial Management system

Collaboration skills

Problem solver

Revenue recognition

Government and commercial 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