What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Mavensoft Technologies, LLC.?
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Duration: 3 months (contract)
Location: Atlanta, GA Onsite
Address: 68 Mitchell St, 6th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Key Skills Governmental accounting, financial analysis, reconciliations, fund accounting, grants management, audit preparation, internal controls, ERP systems, Oracle, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data management), team leadership, project management, problem-solving, compliance, financial reporting, process improvement, attention to detail, communication, organizational skills.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager with a proven track record as a strong accountant to support and oversee key accounting functions within the Controller’s Office. This role combines leadership with active involvement in accounting tasks, requiring exceptional technical accounting skills and a thorough understanding of governmental accounting principles. This is a hands-on managerial role, combining oversight responsibilities with active participation in critical accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will excel in financial analysis, reconciliations, have a strong background in governmental accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
Job Responsibilities:
General Accounting:
- Oversee the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Perform regular reviews of trial balances to identify and resolve discrepancies or incorrect postings.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers, ensuring balances are accurate and up to date.
- Analyze financial accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.
- Prepare and present periodic financial reports.
- Prepare comprehensive audit schedules and coordinate responses to internal and external audit inquiries.
- Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB) and other relevant regulations.
- Monitor and maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
- Lead the reconciliation process for accounts, including grant receivable, grant payroll, fixed assets, construction in progress, and other accounts as identified.
- Review and/or prepare journal entries and supporting documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and guidance to enhance performance and professional development.
- Monitor the team’s workflow to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices for efficiency.
- Collaborate with other departments to improve cross-functional processes impacting financial reporting.
Job Duties:
- Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and provide expertise to support decision-making.
- Assist in documenting Standard Operating Procedures.
- Prepare analysis and information for special requests as they occur.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
- A master’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
- Certifications: CPA or CGFM designation preferred.
- Experience:
- 10 years of relevant accounting experience and 5 years of supervisory and management experience is highly desired.
- Experience in governmental accounting, including fund accounting and grants management.
- Experience working in a Public Accounting firm is highly desired.
- Proven expertise in reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of audit schedules.
- Must Have Technical Skills:
- Direct experience working in large ERP environment and accounting systems, Oracle experience is highly desired.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, data collections, and management.
- Email your resume to: usjobs@mavensoft.com
To learn more about Mavensoft visit us online at http://www.mavensoft.com/
