Accounting Manager

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 64369

Accounting Manager

Location: Atlanta GA

Duration: 12 Months

Client: ATL DOF

Onsite Job

Job Description:

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager with a proven track record as a strong accountant to support and oversee key accounting functions within the Controllers Office. This role combines leadership with active involvement in accounting tasks requiring exceptional technical accounting skills and a thorough understanding of governmental accounting principles. This is a hands-on managerial role combining oversight responsibilities with active participation in critical accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will excel in financial analysis reconciliations have a strong background in governmental accounting exceptional analytical skills and the ability to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

General Accounting:

Oversee the preparation review and posting of journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Perform regular reviews of trial balances to identify and resolve discrepancies or incorrect postings.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers ensuring balances are accurate and up to date.

Financial Analysis:

Analyze financial accounts to identify trends variances and potential issues.
Prepare and present periodic financial reports.

Audit and Compliance:

Prepare comprehensive audit schedules and coordinate responses to internal and external audit inquiries.
Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g. GASB) and other relevant regulations.
Monitor and maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard financial assets.

Reconciliations and Reviews:

Lead the reconciliation process for accounts including grant receivable grant payroll fixed assets construction in progress and other accounts as identified.
Review and/or prepare journal entries and supporting documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Team Leadership and Development:

Supervise and mentor accounting staff providing training and guidance to enhance performance and professional development.
Monitor the teams workflow to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices for efficiency.
Collaborate with other departments to improve cross-functional processes impacting financial reporting.

Other Duties:

Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and provide expertise to support decision-making.
Assist in documenting Standard Operating Procedures
Prepare analysis and information for special request as they occur

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or a closely related field required.
Masters degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
CPA or CGFM designation preferred.

Experience:

10 years of relevant accounting experience and 5 years of supervisory and management experience is highly desired.
Experience in governmental accounting including fund accounting and grants management.
Experience working in a Public Accounting firm is highly desired
Proven expertise in reconciliations financial analysis and preparation of audit schedules.
Technical Skills:
Direct experience working in large ERP environment and accounting systems Oracle experience is highly desired.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables formulas data collections and management.

Skills:

Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness in all financial processes and reporting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Strong problem-solving skills
Passion for improvement
Strong project management skills

Important Information:

Interview Preparation and Guidelines

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Closed-Book Interview: This is a closed-book format. Please refrain from using any external resources including notes internet searches or AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT).
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Real-Time Problem Solving: You may be asked to solve problems in real-time to assess your knowledge and approach. Be prepared to explain your thought process.
Behavioral Questions: We will discuss past work experiences to understand how youve handled challenges in previous roles.
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Job ID: 64369 Accounting Manager Location: Atlanta GA Duration: 12 Months Client: ATL DOF Onsite Job Job Description: Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager with a proven track record as a strong accountant to support and oversee key accounting f...