Accounting Manager

Position Overview The Accounting Manager will be responsible for all accounting functions , including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and General Ledger accounting. The Accounting Manager will manage the accounting team to ensure accuracy in accounting operations, adherence to accounting processes and maintaining a strong internal control environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and work directly with Accounts Payable specialist to ensure that accounting responsibilities are being met timely and accurately
• Supervise month end closing process
• Monthly Forecasting and annual budgeting and related analysis
• Monitor collection of sales/use tax and associated filings
• Approve weekly pay runs and cash control reconciliations
• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders to develop and manage KPIs
• Ensures compliance with all accounting policies and processes
• Ensures compliance with all government contracting requirements

Qualifications Summary

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (Master’s degree or CPA certification preferred).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior accounting or finance role, with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder)

Experience

• Must be a US Person
• Broad general knowledge of all accounting/financial functions
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of previous accounting/financial experience
• Supervisory Experience required
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations
• Experience with Government Contracts preferred
• Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable preferred

Physical Demands Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Require repetitive use of hands and fingers
• Work may require some walking, standing, carrying and recurring reaching or similar activities, including lifting up to 35 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to travel is required.

Work Environment Characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.