Accounting Manager

About 1st Choice, LLC

At 1st Choice, LLC, we are committed to excellence in workforce solutions, providing staffing, consulting, and business support services across a variety of industries. Rooted in service and innovation, we help our clients build thriving teams while creating opportunity and equity within the workplace.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will play a key role in leading our accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight-driven decision-making. This position is responsible for managing the monthly and annual close, tax reporting, payroll oversight, supplier certifications, and financial research to support both operational and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring both a meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, analytical approach to financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow).
• Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Monitor cash flow, accounts payable/receivable, and funding schedules to support operational needs.
• Approve monthly bank reconciliations and recurring journal entries.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support

• Lead the development of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts in collaboration with department leads.
• Perform in-depth financial research and variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports to support leadership decision-making.

Tax Filings & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate the timely and accurate preparation of all federal, state, and local tax filings, including:
• Payroll tax reporting and quarterly 941 filings
• Annual 1099s, W-2s, and business license renewals
• Sales and use tax filings
• State withholding and unemployment insurance filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain awareness of changes in tax laws and regulations, advising leadership of their implications.
• Compile data and collaborate with external tax preparers and auditors for annual corporate tax returns and audits.
• Support GSA quarterly reporting and ensure accuracy of government contract-related financial documentation.

Audit Preparation & Internal Controls

• Lead the coordination of annual financial statement audits and any client or government audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation in support of auditors and tax professionals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal control policies to ensure accounting integrity and risk mitigation.

Payroll Management

• Oversee payroll processing for both corporate staff and field associates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable wage laws.
• Work with third-party providers (e.g., Paychex) to manage benefits deductions, tax withholdings, and reporting.
• Ensure timely resolution of payroll discrepancies and proper documentation of adjustments.

Supplier Certifications & Compliance

• Maintain and update certifications for diverse supplier programs, including but not limited to:
• Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
• Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
• Small Business certifications
• Monitor deadlines and renewal requirements to ensure all certifications remain active and compliant.
• Collaborate with business development and compliance teams to support procurement and contracting opportunities tied to certification status.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise accounting support staff including AR/AP Clerks and Payroll Specialists.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and ensure team alignment with accounting best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Business Development, and Procurement teams to support organizational needs.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Experience with multi-state tax filings and payroll compliance strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with federal contracting, GSA reporting, and supplier diversity certification management is a plus.

Skills & Tools

• Deep understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with a passion for digging into financial data.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks); experience with SAP, Paychex, or GSA Advantage a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, dashboards).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey financial concepts clearly.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Flexibility: Work remotely with occasional travel to our Silver Spring, MD office
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Join Our Mission

If you're a forward-thinking accounting professional with a passion for compliance, supplier diversity, research, and team leadership, we’d love to hear from you. At 1st Choice, we value integrity, collaboration, and innovation.