Accounting Manager

1 week ago

Atlanta, GA, United States STI Full time
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 Controller's 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:
  1. 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.
  2. Financial Analysis:
    • Analyze financial accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.
    • Prepare and present periodic financial reports.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Team Leadership and Development:
    • Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and guidance to enhance performance and professional development.
    • Monitor the team's workflow to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
  6. 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.
  7. 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:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
  • Master's 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


Working Conditions:
This role primarily operates in an office environment, with opportunities for collaboration across teams and departments. Remote work flexibility may be available based on organizational policy.

Estimated Duration
03/03/2025 - 05/30/2025

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