Employment Enterprises, Inc. is currently working with one of the world’s largest scientific organizations that is a leader in providing academic and career resources, industry news, and scientific publications. We are searching for a Senior Accounting Manager to lead a high-performing team, oversee audits and financial reporting, and drive process improvements with precision, accountability, and deep expertise in GAAP and ERP systems. This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC and pays $117,000-$159,000 per year.
Senior Accounting Manager Responsibilities:
Lead and manage members of the accounting team includes setting expectations, providing feedback, managing workload, ensuring consistent response times and delivery of results.
Oversee and manage the annual external financial statement audit.
Drive the month-end close process, partner with the IT Support team to automate processes, and drive towards a streamlined close.
Ensure monthly close is being managed accurately, timely and effectively with appropriate variance analysis and explanations.
Timely review of account reconciliations and journal entries.
Maintain the chart of accounts.
Assist with the preparation of financial information for the annual report, annual financial statements, and tax returns.
Proactively identify and remediate issues while implementing process improvements to streamline accounting processes
Work cross-functionally with other departments and units within the organization.
Review contracts to ensure compliance and proper accounting.
Research and assist in implementation of new accounting standards and determine impact of new or changing business processes.
Maintain and enhance an environment of accountability and professionalism.
Presentation of financial results as assigned.
Review system access and accounting policies to ensure appropriateness.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Senior Accounting Manager Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar field; CPA license required
Minimum ten years of experience in accounting role; non-profit and public accounting experience is a plus.
Understanding of GAAP.
Demonstrated management, supervisory and/or team leadership experience required.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with large ERP systems.
Experience in leading year-end financial audits.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What we offer:
Retirement benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Sick Leave available where mandated by law
Flex spending account or health care savings account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
Wellness Incentives
Tuition Assistance
Subsidized parking or mass transit subsidy
Voluntary Benefits Options
“Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.”
Employment Enterprises, Inc is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. You can reach our recruiters about this job and more at 703-361-2220 or email recruiters@eeihr.com.
