Accounting Manager

HKA•Washington, DC

87d•$105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Accounting Manager oversees the General Ledger, Payroll, and Accounts Payable functions while leading 2 direct reports. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and has hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll, multi-entity accounting operations, and month-end close activities. The successful candidate will drive accuracy, compliance, process improvement, and team development across key accounting functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of progressive accounting experience across GL, Payroll, and AP
Experience managing General Ledger balances exceeding $100M in a multi-entity environment
Hands-on multi-state payroll experience for 300+ employees, including processing, tax filings, and compliance
Hands-on AP experience overseeing high-volume invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor management
Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and consolidations
Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and working paper preparation
1+ years of professional services industry experience
2+ years of people management experience with oversight of Payroll and AP functions
Proven success in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Proficiency with ERP and payroll systems; Vantagepoint preferred

Responsibilities

Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Consolidate multi-company P&Ls
Ensure accurate journal entries and reconciliations
Maintain chart of accounts and multi-company working papers
Analyze variances versus budget and forecast
Ensure proper accounting treatment in compliance with GAAP/IFRS
Quantify KPI and commission schedules
Support annual, FAR, and 401(k) audits
Lead and oversee all payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
Manage complex multi-state payroll activities across multiple entities and employee populations
Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate employee, compensation, and benefits data
Oversee payroll tax filings, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance
Review and complete payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Continuously evaluate and improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiency
Lead and develop the AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of a high volume of invoices and payments
Review and approve payment runs while maintaining strong internal controls
Monitor AP aging, cash flow impacts, and vendor payment performance
Maintain key vendor relationships and resolve escalated issues
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
Manage business licenses and state registrations
Lead implementation of Navan, an AI-powered corporate travel and expense management platform
Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues
Implement process improvements and present reports to leadership
Foster accountability, continuous improvement, and strong team performance across accounting operations