Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a major client in the greater DC area for a Long-term Contract engagement. This position will oversee core general ledger activities, help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and strengthen the close process in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings large company experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a hands-on approach to reconciliations, audit support, and complex transaction review.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are completed with accuracy.
• Manage general ledger operations, including review of journal entries and oversight of account activity across reporting periods.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and maintaining strong supporting documentation.
• Support financial statement audit requests by organizing schedules, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review intercompany activity to confirm proper recording, settlement, and elimination across related entities.
• Monitor foreign currency transactions and help maintain accurate accounting treatment for exchange-rate impacts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to address accounting issues, strengthen controls, and support ongoing process improvements.
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close within a large corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger management, journal entry review, and account reconciliation practices.
• Hands-on experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing related schedules.
• Familiarity with intercompany accounting and the treatment of multi-entity transactions.
• Understanding of foreign currency accounting and related financial reporting considerations.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or other similar systems and comfort working within ERP-driven accounting processes.
• Ability to analyze accounting data, identify issues quickly, and communicate solutions effectively.

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