What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at DLA, LLC?
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and supporting the Controller in managing the financial health of the organization. This role supervises the Staff Accountant and is involved in payroll and commission calculations, financial reporting, audits, and ongoing process improvements. The Accounting Manager ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across day-to-day accounting functions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes
- Supervise and support the Staff Accountant
- Prepare and manage payroll and commission calculations
- Assist with quarterly and year-end financial audit and the annual corporate financial controls audit
- Evaluate current practices and procedures and recommend improvements
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Ensure adherence to proper accounting procedures and alignment with financial objectives
- Monitor and analyze financial accounting data
- Create financial reports based on data analysis
- Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested
Knowledge & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA preferred
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory role
- Prior experience in a professional services firm (required)
- Proficiency in payroll processing and commission tracking
- Skilled in managing accounts payable and performing bank reconciliations
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Proficient in preparing journal entries, account analysis, and financial statements
- Strong understanding of intercompany transactions and consolidated financial statements
- Experience working on or through a private equity transaction is (a plus)
- Comfortable working with NetSuite and OpenAir (preferred)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
Why DLA:
- Flexible PTO and your birthday is a holiday
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- Continuing education courses and training
- Employee referral and commissions programs
- Robust healthcare plans
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. DLA hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for consulting, you will find a home with us.
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
DLA is rapidly growing. Come be a part of our success story!
