MANAGER ACCOUNTING

Goodwill Southeast Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Southeast Georgia in Savannah, GA is seeking a Manager of Accounting to lead daily accounting operations, supervise staff, and ensure accurate financial records.

The role supports budgeting, forecasting, monthly closes, and regulatory reporting, requiring solid GAAP knowledge, 5–7 years of public/private accounting experience, and proficiency with Dynamics 365 Business Central, Excel, Power BI, and budgeting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; 5–7 years in public/private accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Analytical, team player, process improvement mindset.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables) and Power BI.
• Experience with Prophix or budgeting/forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of AP, AR, and billing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain AP/AR policies, KPIs, and procedures.
• Lead procure-to-pay process improvements, automation, and workflow optimization.
• Oversee the monthly close, sub-ledger schedules, and journal entries.
• Support monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Assist with audit workpapers and responses to external auditors.
• Strengthen internal controls and cross-functional collaboration for efficient operations.

Skills

Accounting Leadership

Staff Supervision

GAAP knowledge

Excel / Pivot Tables

Power BI

ERP: Dynamics BC

Budgeting & Forecasting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Dynamics BC

Power BI

Excel

Prophix

Job description

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MANAGER ACCOUNTING

Full Time Regular MANAGERS Savannah, GA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 7127

Salary: $95,000.00 Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

Manage and supervise daily accounting operations and staff. Responsible for the oversight and supervision of transactional activities including cash reconciliation, billing/accounts receivable and accounts payable. Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger including account analysis and reconciliation of prepaid assets, inventory, fixed assets, and investments, accrued liabilities, leases, and notes payable. Assists the VP Finance in monthly analysis and review of operations, mission, and support departments. Assists the Director of Accounting in the creation of the monthly financial statements, annual budget and forecast.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and manage day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Billing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong team performance.
2. Develop, implement, and maintain A/P and A/R policies, procedures, KPIs, metrics, and system enhancements.
3. Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the procure-to-pay process, including automation, standardization, and workflow optimization. Oversee compliance reporting requirements, including sales tax filings, business licenses, and other regulatory submissions.
4. Oversee the monthly close process, including sub-ledger schedules, accruals, prepaid expenses, reconciliations, and journal entries.
5. Support monthly financial reporting activities, including variance analysis, management reporting, and ad-hoc analytical needs.
6. Assist with preparation of audit workpapers and coordinate responses to external auditor requests.
7. Monitor and strengthen internal controls, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions to ensure process integrity.
8. Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support accurate financial operations and efficient business processes.
9. Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff through performance management, goal setting, coaching, and training.
10. Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and other technical tasks assigned by the CFO or VP of Accounting & Finance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• A bachelor s degree in accounting is required with a minimum of 5 7 years work experience in public/private accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supervisory capacity of an Accounting Team.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and team building skills.
• A positive attitude, team player and process improvement-oriented mindset.
• Experience required working with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including strong Microsoft Excel experience and use of pivot tables. Experience with Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience using Prophix or similar budgeting and forecast programs.