Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

Xceleration Partners LLC•Charlotte, NC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Behind every point earned and every reward redeemed is a financial engine that has to run flawlessly, and that's where this role comes in. We are searching for an Accounting Manager to support the Financial Controller with Xceleration’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and ad hoc analysis. This role plays a key part in the month-end close process and will grow into leading key components of it over time. The Accounting Manager will also help develop our Staff Accounting team, with two direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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
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
High level of integrity, professionalism, respect, and sound judgment
Motivated to take on increasing responsibility over time

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred
Working knowledge of US tax regulations is an added bonus
Working knowledge of UK and EU VAT regulations is an added bonus

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
Assist 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
Assist with annual 1099 filings
Take the lead in preparing quarterly UK VAT returns, working directly with our VAT consultants
Assist 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