Accounting Manager

Our Client is seeking an Accounting Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the monthly and quarterly accounting entries and reconciliations are complete and accurate while also helping the company assess current practices and procedures to improve the timeliness of the month-end close. This is a full-time position located in Durham, North Carolina reporting to the Controller.

• Manage the daily corporate accounting activities, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close.
• Assist in the analysis of current procedures to identify enhancement opportunities that create efficiencies and lead to a reduced month-end close timeline.
• Oversee the accounts payable processes for the company. This includes but is not limited to reviewing invoices, getting approvals for payments, coding invoices, remitting payments, and applying invoices to purchase orders.
• Manage treasury function, including overseeing the opening and closing of bank accounts, coordinating the issuance of letters of credit, and manage user access for online banking platforms as well as the overall banking relationship.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and related adjusting entries.
• Develop complete and accurate accruals.
• Oversee expense reimbursements to employees.
• Responsible for recording accounts receivable entries.
• Responsible for property tax filings, sales and use tax, sales tax exemptions, etc.
• Perform analytical reviews to provide a narrative around activity in the Company’s general ledger.
• Ensure that GAAP is applied consistently to all accounting records.
• Assist in the management, development, documentation, and implementation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis under tight deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business.
• CPA a plus
• 5-7 years of experience in accounting
• Experience with Sage Intacct Construction is a plus
• Experience with Stampli is a plus
• Experience with Flo Qast is a plus
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Familiarity with energy financing structures
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Highly proficient in MS Office, including, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Exceptional analytical capabilities and attention to detail
• Self-starter that operates well in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, prioritize efforts and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong organization and management skills

• Long periods of sitting at a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

• Up to 5% travel required, which may fluctuate based on business needs