Accounting Manager

Job Title:

Accounting Manager

Job Description

The Accounting Manager oversees revenue accounting activities and general ledger reconciliations in a fast-paced environment, working under the direction of the Accounting Director. This role manages project revenue and billing schedules, records fixed price revenue projects, maintains the month-end close task list, and serves as a key resource for project teams on revenue recognition and invoicing. The Accounting Manager also assists in training and managing junior staff, ensuring accurate financial reporting and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

+ Perform routine accounting duties while adhering to established standards and departmental procedures.

+ Serve as a resource for Project Managers regarding revenue recognition and invoicing matters.

+ Set up project budgets in Dynamics SL and ensure accuracy and completeness of project financial data.

+ Set up revenue schedules in Dynamics SL for various contract types, including time and materials, fixed price, and scheduled billing.

+ Create project statistics and related financial information for fixed price projects.

+ Prepare journal entries for other current assets, customer deposits, hosting costs, fixed price revenue contracts, and scheduled billing contracts.

+ Prepare monthly payroll journal entries and monthly bonus accrual entries.

+ Reconcile and prepare journal entries for all intercompany (ICO) activity.

+ Perform year-end project creation and activation for large clients with annual cut-offs.

+ Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all accounts are properly supported.

+ Coordinate and follow up with Project Managers and Account Managers on open timecards, approvals, and corrections to ensure accurate labor and billing data.

+ Oversee revenue recognition for time and materials, fixed price, and scheduled billing contracts in accordance with company policies and accounting principles.

+ Oversee timely setup of projects and new clients by other team members, ensuring data integrity and completeness.

+ Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliation of accounts.

+ Record direct payments to intercompany customers and manage related accounting entries.

+ Manage the intercompany entry process to ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.

+ Track sales tax by state and ensure proper recording and reporting.

+ Manage bill rates and labor rates, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to maintain accurate and up-to-date rate structures.

+ Research variances on Project Profitability Reports and provide explanations and recommendations as needed.

+ Manage the Accountant, providing guidance, oversight, and support to ensure high-quality work and professional development.

+ Identify areas for process improvement within accounting operations and contribute to implementing more efficient procedures.

Essential Skills

+ 6-8 years of experience in revenue accounting.

+ Strong knowledge of advanced financial and accounting principles.

+ Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

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Experience with accounting software and office productivity applications.

+ ERP migration experience.

+ Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

+ Ability to adhere to established accounting standards and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

+ Aptitude for learning new systems and tools quickly.

+ Ability to identify and recommend areas for process improvement.

+ Experience managing or training junior accounting staff.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in finance or accounting.

+ Advanced knowledge of revenue accounting concepts and practices.

+ Hands-on experience with Dynamics SL or similar ERP systems.

+ Prior involvement in ERP migration projects.

+ Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with Project Managers, Account Managers, and other stakeholders.

+ Ability to analyze project profitability and explain variances.

+ Comfort working with intercompany transactions and multi-entity structures.

Work Environment

This role operates within a hybrid work environment, with primarily remote work and onsite collaboration approximately once per quarter for 2-3 days. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with some flexibility to accommodate business needs. The Accounting Manager works in a professional office setting when onsite, using technologies such as Dynamics SL, Microsoft Excel, and other accounting and productivity software.

The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, particularly around month-end and year-end close cycles, and offers the possibility for contract extension and potential conversion to a full-time role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richardson, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job…