Accounting Manager

Job Summary
Our Financial Services client is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team! This role will focus on accounting system integrations tied to acquisitions and new product implementations. The position is heavily focused on operational accounting, journal entry analysis, reconciliations, automation opportunities, and financial systems/process transformation within an Agile environment. This is a true individual contributor role requiring someone who can ramp up quickly and operate independently.


This is a hybrid role - candidates must be local to Richmond or McLean, VA.



Core Responsibilities

• Work independently during the discovery phase by reviewing documentation, performing walkthroughs with impacted teams, and making accounting assessments
• Analyze existing journal entries and identify automation opportunities for future-state accounting processes
• Support development, testing, and implementation of accounting and financial system requirements
• Collaborate across multiple teams on enterprise-wide initiatives and integrations
• Facilitate and participate in Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and iterative project delivery
• Present recommendations and accounting/process improvements to stakeholders and leadership
• Integrate acquired businesses and new products into existing accounting systems and workflows
• Apply analytical thinking to identify issues, improve processes, and implement solutions
• Support reconciliation activities, accounting flows, and financial systems transformation initiatives

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Strong accounting foundation with deep understanding of debits, credits, journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting flows
• Experience with financial systems such as Workday or NetSuite strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems integration, especially during acquisitions or new product launches
• Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced and evolving environments
• Experience with accounting automation and operational process improvements preferred
• CPA certification is a plus

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with accounting automation and operational process improvements preferred
• CPA certification is a plus

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Ownership & Independence
• Analytical & Process-Improvement Mindset
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Adaptability

Work Environment

• Location: Richmond, VA or McLean, VA
• Hybrid

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $66.00 and $94.00 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.



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