Accounting Manager (Sample)

Stand Along Test; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand Along Test is seeking an Accounting Manager to supervise the close process under the Controller, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate journal entries.

You will lead month-end/year-end closes, GL analyses, and prepare reports for senior operations. The role emphasizes Costpoint ERP experience, contract accounting, and 8–15 years of general ledger work.

Occasional travel is required (<25%) as you coordinate with other departments and assist with audits, budgeting, and tax compliance.

Qualifications

• US GAAP knowledge required.
• Experience with Costpoint ERP preferred.
• Skilled in Excel and Word.
• Experience with Government/Commercial Contracts.
• Job Cost Accounting experience preferred.
• Revenue recognition 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 personnel.
• Oversee month-end customer invoicing and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with the year-end financial audit and budget development.
• Manage state filings and tax return preparation.
• Travel required (<25%).

Skills

US GAAP

Problem solving

Collaboration with operations

Revenue recognition

Government and Commercial Contracts

Job Cost Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

8-15 years general ledger accounting experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Costpoint

ERP Financial Management System

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