Accounting Project Manager (HYBRID)

Aston Carter•Irving, TX

3d•$55 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Project Manager oversees key accounting projects and month-end activities to ensure expenses are accurately recorded in accordance with GAAP. This role focuses on project setup, large-volume general ledger reconciliations, and supporting self-distribution project rollouts for the accounting group. The Accounting Project Manager collaborates closely with business users, performs system testing from an accounting perspective, and acts as a liaison for inventory adjustment exceptions. The position requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
10+ years of accounting-related experience.
CPA certification or active CPA candidacy.
Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, accounting procedures, accounting concepts, and internal control processes in accounts payable and general accounting.
Hands-on experience with financial statements, balance sheets, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills to produce reports and spreadsheets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills for spreadsheet preparation and data analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction while successfully accomplishing objectives.

Nice To Haves

System implementation or project experience.
Public accounting experience.
Experience participating in or supporting accounting-related projects, including testing and process improvements.
Experience using Excel to streamline processes, including downloading, manipulating, and uploading data.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional business users to define requirements and support project execution.

Responsibilities

Lead and support accounting workstreams for the Oracle Cloud (Oracle Fusion) implementation
Partner with Accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, manage timelines, and drive deliverables
Act as liaison between Accounting, IT, and implementation partners
Participate in system design, configuration, and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring financial accuracy and process integrity
Support design and implementation of inventory, cost accounting, and stock ledger processes within Oracle Fusion
Provide subject matter expertise on stock ledger and inventory accounting, particularly during back-end implementation phases
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure alignment between operational flows and financial reporting
Develop and maintain accounting process documentation, SOPs, and playbooks
Support “train-the-trainer” efforts for new systems and processes
Create and tailor training materials (including Oracle-provided content) and track adoption across teams
Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, including accruals, reconciliations, and COGS analysis
Support inventory accounting processes including VMI, cross-docking, and distribution model transitions
Assist in developing KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to support business performance
Partner with Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and Data teams to ensure data integrity and alignment across systems
Support issue resolution, process improvements, and system enhancements