Accounting Manager

Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to take ownership of financial operations and make an impact across a growing organization? This is an exciting opportunity to lead accounting activities for multiple business entities while partnering closely with executive leadership and department leaders.

APEX Placement & Consulting has partnered with an established organization in Strasburg, VA looking to add an Accounting Manager to its team. This onsite position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who brings strong financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and analytical experience.

• Competitive salary up to $110,000 annually, based on experience
• Direct-hire opportunity
• High-visibility role working closely with executive leadership
• Opportunity to support multiple entities within a growing organization
• Ability to lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements
• Continued professional development and future leadership opportunities

• Lead accounting activities and financial reporting across multiple business entities
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage general ledger activity, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, amortizations, taxes, and account maintenance
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, and payment processing
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, fixed assets, leases, liabilities, receivables, and payables
• Manage fixed assets, including depreciation, impairments, and related adjustments
• Analyze financial performance and provide insight into trends, variances, costs, profitability, liquidity, and potential risks
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and related financial analysis
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for senior leadership and the board
• Coordinate the year-end audit process and assist with annual financial statements and disclosures
• Serve as a primary contact for auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Support the timely and accurate preparation of sales tax, corporate tax, and other required filings
• Monitor compliance with internal controls, company policies, statutory requirements, lender requirements, and financial reporting standards
• Partner with department leaders to ensure financial information is captured and reported accurately
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting efficiency
• Complete additional financial analysis and reporting to support senior management as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Ability to work onsite at client location in Strasburg, VA
• At least five years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience with general accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, P&L management, and balance sheet management
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal accounting controls
• Experience coordinating with auditors and managing the annual audit process
• Proven ability to build budgets from the ground up and manage performance against established budgets
• Experience working within a general ledger system; Sage MAS 200 experience is a plus
• Strong financial analysis, problem-solving, and business-partnership skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and project-management abilities
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• A continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to simplify and strengthen processes
• Ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, vendors, customers, bankers, and other external partners
• Willingness to travel occasionally to out-of-state locations, approximately 15%

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Apply today to connect with an APEX recruiter and learn more about this opportunity!

APEX Placement & Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.