Accounting Manager

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our motivated and successful government services company. The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes. This role will involve managing key accounting functions, supporting financial reporting, and optimizing systems and processes. The Accounting Manager will work closely with senior leadership and other departments to maintain strong financial operations.

At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.

Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you’re a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement. Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference. We believe that employee investment shouldn’t be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.

AVIAN - where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Oversee and manage core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, travel, and bank reconciliations.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including assisting in month-end close and financial statement preparation.

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of monthly invoices.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and government regulations.

• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

• Work closely with the Director of Finance support cash flow management and financial planning.

Systems and Process Optimization

• Support the ongoing use and enhancement of Costpoint Deltek for accounting operations.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Assist with training team members on financial systems and best practices.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring professional development and performance excellence.

• Collaborate with other departments to support company-wide financial initiatives and process improvements.

• Act as a key liaison between accounting and operational teams to streamline financial workflows.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA or master’s degree preferred but not required.
• Substitution of years of experience for degree will be considered

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a government contracting or professional services environment.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of government contracting financial management and federal regulations.
• Proficiency in Costpoint Deltek (Costpoint Administrator experience a plus).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This is an on-site position at our Lexington Park Headquarters, reporting to the Director of Finance.
• Salary range:$85,000 - $115,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.) 

At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.

For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000