Accounting Manager

Job Title
Accounting Manager
Job Category
Exempt
Reports To
Chief Financial Officer
Location
Remote

Job Description & Overview
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Month-End Close, Payroll, and other accounting/finance functions as designated by the CFO. The ideal candidate will be communicative, collaborative, detail oriented, focused on effective and meaningful solutions, and work effectively in a remote environment. The Accounting Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the organization as needed.
Educational & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a day-to-day operational accounting role

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation

Required Qualifications

• Direct experience managing and maintaining Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, BILL Accounts Payable, BILL Spend & Expense
• Proven ability to maintain accounting system and general ledger activity in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for increased productivity and efficiency
• Effectively manage and meet deadlines and workloads with minimal oversight and supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Masterful communication, and leadership skills, demonstrated by previous professional success

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance
• Experience with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31
• Experience with allocations, indirect rate structures, and related processes
• Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Superior managerial and diplomacy skills
• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and accounting automation
• CPA or Master's Degree preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage day-to-day full cycle accounting operations, to ensure accuracy of financial accounting records and financial statements within accounting system and subledger systems
• Manage accounts payable process, including use of BILL for A/P entry and BILL Spend & Expense for expense reporting
• Assist with accounts receivable process, including preparation of invoices and supporting reports
• Assist in maintaining chart of accounts, accounting dimensions, and other data within accounting system as necessary
• Ensuring all ancillary systems stay connected and current to accounting system as needed
• Manage month-end close process including identification, preparation, and posting of of accruals, allocation entries, and other complex journal entries as necessary, including preparation and management of balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage and complete close checklist on monthly basis
• Calculate and monitor indirect rates on monthly basis
• Prepare incurred cost submissions, as required
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to maintain an efficient and accurate accounting organization
• Process payroll on a weekly basis
• Support outside requests for reporting and audit, as needed, including 401(k) compliance testing, insurance audits, DCAA audits, and other ad-hoc financial requests as required
• Support quarterly and year-end tax preparation
• Support ongoing state and local tax reporting requirements
• Prepare 1099s at year-end
• Define, implement and revise accounting policies and guidelines as needed in accordance with GAAP, FAR Part 31, and industry best practices
• Monitor and revise annual budgets within accounting system
• Other duties & responsibilities as assigned by CFO