Accounting Manager

General Information

• Job Title : Accounting Manager
• Location : Jackson, MS
• Department : Finance & Accounting
• Experience Preferred : 2 - 4 years, industry experience preferred
• Educational Qualification : Bachelor's Degree, accounting or finance preferred
• Reports to : CFO

Role Overview

Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Guides and reviews the work of Accounting Associate and / or Intern. Supports projects with overall accounting and financial activities to measure and monitor project financial performance. Creates and maintains project level accounts. Completes all postings, allocations, accruals and payments for the project. Prepares and distributes monthly reports on project status including budget and forecasting for project reviews. Coordinates with project team to reflect changes in project scope or timeline. Prepares final project close out. Completes all cash posting and prepares cash forecasting. Leadership experience preferred.

Competencies / Skills

Account Reconciliation | Accounting Management | Accounts Payable | Bank Reconciliation | Change Order Oversight | Financial Accounting | General Ledger Accounting | Month and Year-End Close | Project Accounting | Project Costing | Project Documentation | Project Management | Project Status Reporting | GAAP Standards | Accounting Software | ERP Systems

Leadership Responsibilities