GovCon Accounting Manager: Lead Close & Compliance

HireCapital; Summit Point (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HireCapital partners with a GovCon and commercial services client in Summit Point, WV, seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead a small accounting team on-site.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of full-cycle corporate accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, GovCon experience, and proven leadership. You will own month-end close, financial reporting, and mentor staff as the company grows.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 7+ years of Full-Cycle, Corporate Accounting experience with strong GAAP knowledge and GovCon industry experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience Managing Accounting Operations.
• A capable communicator with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Software: Strong MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and Unanet ERP system experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Manage accounts receivable/payable, payroll, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Implement process improvements, relevant accounting processes, and controls that are scalable and audit-ready.
• Manage relations with outsourced accounting or auditing services and coordinate closing activities.
• Lead accounting operations process or system improvement initiatives as necessary.
• Assist the VP of Finance with treasury operations, banking relationships, financing, and other areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Unanet ERP

Job description

HireCapital partners with a GovCon and commercial services client in Summit Point, WV, seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead a small accounting team on-site.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of full-cycle corporate accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, GovCon experience, and proven leadership. You will own month-end close, financial reporting, and mentor staff as the company grows.