Accounting Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support key accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Columbia, Maryland. This role will guide day-to-day financial activities, provide oversight across core accounting functions, and help maintain accurate and timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in close processes, balance sheet review, and project-based financial analysis, with additional value placed on experience related to grant accounting and billing.

Responsibilities:

- Lead daily accounting activities across multiple functional areas, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.

- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain strong financial controls.

- Coordinate month-end close efforts and help drive the timely preparation of financial results.

- Partner with team members to evaluate project financial data and provide meaningful analysis for business decisions.

- Oversee general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies through detailed review and follow-up.

- Support accounting operations connected to research or grant-funded programs, including billing and related financial tracking when applicable.

- Provide guidance to accounting staff and help prioritize workloads across corporate and research-focused responsibilities.

- Assist with operational changes, including process updates or system-related adjustments, as needed. Requirements - Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

- Strong background in month-end close, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliation review.

- Proven ability to review and approve journal entries with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Experience analyzing financial results, projects, or cost activity to identify trends and issues.

- Working knowledge of grant accounting, grant billing, or research-related finance processes is preferred.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote work environment.

- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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