Accounting Manager

Manage accounting activities and prepare timely financial reports, including profit and loss reports, cash flow analyses, income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules Partner with the finance team on month-end close and financial reporting preparation Perform variance analysis and maintain the KPI dashboard with over 95% formula and data accuracy Execute and oversee general ledger entries and reconciliations Oversee payroll processing, deductions, bonuses, and tax withholdings Manage contract time entries, reconcile billable hours, and support accurate invoicing Mentor, train, and coordinate accounting staff workflows Handle quarterly 401(k) and profit-sharing deposits Participate in proposals for new government contracts and support compliant government and prime-contract billing and accounts receivable collections Develop budgets, collaborate on assumptions and reforecasts, and oversee cash flow, banking operations, and working capital Prepare invoices, manage accounts payable and vendor relationships, review expenses, and process reimbursements Implement internal controls, support audits and compliance, and prepare for external reviews Monitor financial systems, resolve data issues, and contribute to migrations, process enhancements, and compliance initiatives Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize accounting workflows Report to the founders and support company growth Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field 5+ years of accounting experience Strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance Demonstrated experience with financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and ASC guidance Proficiency in Excel, including advanced lookup, index/match formulas, and model-building Proven ability to identify and address data anomalies in financial reports Experience leading or supporting financial audits and meeting tax requirements Strong communication skills and ability to present financial insights to finance leaders Experience in public accounting is highly preferred Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred Prior experience with federal government contracting rules and DCAA compliance is preferred CPA or CMA is preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in financial statement preparation, GAAP compliance, and multi-entity consolidation, while effectively managing accounting activities and mentoring staff. Proficient in advanced Excel functions and experienced in public accounting and government contracting compliance. Highest-signal resume keywords Financial Statement Preparation GAAP Compliance Advanced Excel Proficiency Public Accounting Experience CPA or CMA Certification ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Financial Reporting Variance Analysis General Ledger Reconciliation Budget Development KPI Dashboard Management Payroll Processing Accounts Payable Management Invoicing Data Anomaly Identification Tax Compliance Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Mentoring Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications CPA CMA Industry Keywords DCAA Compliance Federal Government Contracting Internal Controls Financial Audits Cash Flow Management Tools & Technologies ADP Workforce Now Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor