Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: North Hills, Raleigh, NC
Hybrid work schedule
Position Summary:
The Accounting Manager will join a growing team that currently provides accounting and compliance services to 200+ early-stage companies. A successful Accounting Manager will collaborate with clients and team members to provide excellent accounting and compliance services that add value. The position reports to the Director of Accounting & Compliance and oversees the work of Staff Accountants.
Specific Job Duties:
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Manage a portfolio of Accounting and Compliance engagements.
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Provide GAAP and grant accounting expertise.
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Provide full-service accounting support for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Provide compliance advisory services for large firms with government awards.
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Review journal entries and financial reports.
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Prepare depreciation schedules, revenue recognition calculations, journal entries, and other schedules.
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Ensure client’s internal controls are implemented correctly and operating as intended.
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Provide monthly financial reports and analysis to clients.
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Support Clients’ government grant accounting reporting needs.
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Lead new clients through the process of establishing a chart of accounts and an internal control framework that follows federal granting agency regulations.
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Guide clients through the process to draw funds from awarding agencies.
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Prepare indirect rate agreements and incurred cost submissions and represent clients in indirect rate negotiations.
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Provide expertise in complex accounting & compliance scenarios, such as equity bookings, lease agreements, inventory.
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Support clients through financial statement and regulatory audits.
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Contribute to the development of internal policies and procedures.
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Lead and mentor a team of staff accountants.
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Lead internal process improvement projects.
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Collaborate with clients to resolve complicated accounting and compliance issues.
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Mentor Senior Accountants.
Core Competencies:
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
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Proven project management skills.
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Mentorship skills to develop Staff and Senior Accountants.
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Advanced problem-solving skills.
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Able to convey complex accounting and grant compliance concepts clearly and concisely to clients without an accounting background.
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Ability to quickly learn and fully comprehend sophisticated compliance issues.
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Desire for continuous learning and feedback.
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Demonstrated ability to form, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
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Advanced excel skills.
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Ability to identify potential process improvements, create solutions, and implement efficiencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting