Accounting Manager (Sample)

Better Image Enterprises; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Image Enterprises is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the month-end and year-end close, prepare journal entries, and analyze general ledger accounts under the Controller.

You will oversee indirect cost reporting, monthly financial reports for senior operations, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and support audits and budgeting, with occasional travel (<25%).

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 Costpoint ERP.
• Year-end close and journal entry experience.

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.
• Oversee month-end customer invoicing and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end audits and annual budgeting.
• Oversee state filings and tax returns.
• Travel <25% as needed.

Skills

US GAAP

FAR

Excel

Word

ERP (Costpoint)

Revenue recognition

Government/Contracts

Job cost accounting

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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 requiredExperience 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