Accounting Manager

My client is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead day-to-day accounting operations for our Manassas, Virginia office while supporting broader corporate financial activities. This role will oversee a local accounting team, maintain accurate financial records, and help drive timely reporting, compliance, and payroll administration. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership ability, solid technical accounting knowledge, and experience managing core accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

Responsibilities:

• Direct accounting activities across general ledger, payables, receivables, job cost tracking, and payroll to support accurate financial operations.
• Lead, coach, and organize a small accounting team, setting priorities and maintaining accountability for department performance.
• Oversee weekly payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Support month-end close by reviewing reconciliations, validating account balances, posting journal entries, and preparing internal financial reporting.
• Contribute to year-end close activities and assist with financial review and audit-related requests as needed.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns in accordance with applicable reporting deadlines.
• Monitor adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations and maintain proper accounting controls.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation tracking, and supporting documentation.
• Administer risk-related documentation such as certificates of insurance, lien releases, bonds, and similar compliance records.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with an accounting focus, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a manager or supervisor capacity.
• Prior experience overseeing staff and guiding daily workflow within an accounting department.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial review support.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and work independently with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency with accounting software, payroll platforms, and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Construction industry accounting experience is preferred. xevrcyc
• CPA designation is preferred but not required.

For immediate consideration, please reach out to me directly on LinkedIn - Nathan Rusli