Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring the general ledger is complete, accurate, and closed on time in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare and review journal entries for technical, judgment-based areas such as accruals, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, software revenue recognition, professional services, and points and level recognition
• Own and continue to build out the Month-End Close (MEC) package, progressing toward leading the MEC review as the role matures
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed
• Prepare financial reporting and analysis for leadership review, progressing toward managing margin and performance reporting over time
• Aid the Financial Controller with financial analysis, presentation preparation, and larger ad hoc research projects as they arise
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the annual review
• Aid with annual 1099 filings
• Take the lead in preparing quarterly UK VAT returns, working directly with our VAT consultants
• Aid with budget versus actual variance analysis
• Help develop and support our accounting team through training and review of weekly and monthly work
• Recommend and help implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
• Take on additional projects and analysis in support of company growth, as needed
• Process invoicing for our largest, most complex client on the 1st and 16th of the month

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA certification preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of technical accounting areas such as accruals, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, and account reconciliations is a must
• Experience managing and/or contributing to the month-end close process
• Working knowledge of US tax regulations is an added bonus
• Working knowledge of UK and EU VAT regulations is an added bonus
• Comfortable training and reviewing the work of other accounting staff
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
• Proficiency with QuickBooks
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and IF statements
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Clear, conscientious communicator who works well across departments
• Motivated to take on increasing responsibility over time